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shopping

shopping

Meaning of shopping

act of buying

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A2very often

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Pronunciation
British English/ˈʃɒpɪŋ/
American English/ˈʃɑpɪŋ/
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shopping belongs to the topic "Shopping and Fashion Buying". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

shoppingEinkaufen
shirtHemd
skirtRock
pantsHose
trousersHose
jeansJeanshose
shortskurze Hose

shopping synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between shopping / purchases / buying / bargain hunting / errands

P
🇬🇧English
purchases

Focuses on the items bought (the result) rather than the act of shopping.

A2Very Often

Keep the receipts for your purchases.

B
🇬🇧English
buying

Emphasises the action or process of acquiring something for money.

A2Very Often

Buying a new phone can be expensive.

B
🇬🇧English
bargain hunting

Looking specifically for good deals or discounted items while shopping.

A2Often

He spends Saturdays bargain hunting at the flea market.

E
🇬🇧English
errands

Short trips to accomplish small tasks, often including buying groceries or post office visits.

A2Very Often

I need to run some errands this morning — buy milk and post a letter.

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How to pronounce shopping and what this word means

shopping means shopping. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce shopping

/ˈʃɒpɪŋ/

shopping translation

shopping

shopping transcription

/ˈʃɒpɪŋ/, /ˈʃɑpɪŋ/

Questions about this word

shopping meaning: what does it mean?

act of buying

shopping pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

shopping is pronounced as /ˈʃɒpɪŋ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is shopping part of Shopping and Fashion Buying vocabulary?

Yes, shopping can be learned in the Shopping and Fashion Buying topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is shopping part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, shopping can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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