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shopping

The correct spelling is shopping.

How to pronounce shopping

verb

IPA: /ˈʃɒpɪŋ/

Say it like: Sho-ppi-ng

The correct spelling is shopping. To visit stores or shops to browse or explore merchandise, especially with the intention of buying such merchandise. For example: "He’s shopping for clothes."

Usage Examples

He’s shopping for clothes.

Shop our new arrivals.

He shopped his mates in to the police.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To visit stores or shops to browse or explore merchandise, especially with the intention of buying such merchandise.
  2. 2.To purchase products from (a range or catalogue, etc.).
  3. 3.To report the criminal activities or whereabouts of someone to an authority.
  4. 4.To imprison.
  5. 5.To photoshop; to digitally edit a picture or photograph.

noun

  1. 1.The process of buying goods or services, or searching for those suitable to buy.
  2. 2.Recently bought goods.
  3. 3.An area's combination of stores and other infrastructure and products available for people who want to shop.

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