Cool MateShopping
UK /["/ˈʃɒpɪŋ/"]/US /["/ˈʃɑːpɪŋ/"]/
Definition
the activity of going to shops and buying things or ordering them online
In simple words: The activity of buying things.
Examples
- I love going shopping on the weekends.
- She went shopping for groceries this morning.
- Shopping is a great way to relax for some people.
- We need to make a shopping list before we leave.
- He enjoys shopping at the local market every Saturday.
Usage notes
Used when talking about buying goods, often in a casual context. Not suitable for formal writing. Can imply leisure or necessity.
Grammar pattern
shopping + for + object
Memory hint
Think of 'shop' – you're going to a shop to get what you need.
Collocations
- late-night
- morning
- weekend
- afternoon
- day
- be out
- do
- go
- bag
- basket
- cart
- be on somebody’s shopping list
- heavy
- be laden with
- carry
- put away
Synonyms
- buying
- purchasing
- acquiring
- acquisition
Antonyms
- selling
Common mistakes
- Using 'shop' instead of 'shopping' to refer to the activity.
- Confusing 'shopping' with 'shopping mall' when mentioning the activity.
- Using 'shopping' to describe a place instead of the action.