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Shop

UK /["/ʃɒp/"]/US /["/ʃɑːp/"]/

Definition

a building or part of a building where you can buy goods or services

In simple words: A place where you buy things.

Examples

I like to go to the shop on weekends.
She bought some groceries from the shop near her house.
The toy shop has a big sale this month.
There is a new coffee shop that opened downtown.
He works in a shoe shop and enjoys helping customers.

Usage notes

Used in everyday conversations about buying items. Generally appropriate in all spoken and written contexts, but can be informal in casual settings.

Grammar pattern

shop + for + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'shop' as a 'stop' for purchasing stuff.

Collocations

corner
local
village
parade
row
chain
have
keep
own
sell something
offer something
specialize in something
assistant
manager
manageress
around a/the shop
round a/the shop
at a/the shop

Synonyms

store
boutique
market
emporium
retail outlet

Antonyms

sell
give away

Common mistakes

Confused with 'store'; both mean similar but can have different uses.
Saying 'go to shopping' instead of 'go shopping'.