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shop

/ʃɒp/noun

A place, physical or online, where customers can buy goods or services.

Example sentences

  • “There's a little shop on the corner that sells fresh bread.”
  • “She opened her own flower shop after years of working for others.”

As a verb, to 'shop around' means to compare prices before buying. British 'shop' roughly matches American 'store'.

Synonyms for shop

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