shop

/ʃɒp/

Definitions

1. noun

a business or store where goods or services are sold, especially one that is small and privately owned

“She opened her own shop selling handmade jewelry.”

2. verb

to go to a shop or stores in order to buy something

“Let’s shop for groceries before dinner.”

3. verb

to search or look for something, especially information, in a casual or informal way

“She shops online for travel deals.”

4. verb

to engage in sexual activity, especially prostitution

“The police had to shut down the shop for soliciting.”

Synonyms

  • boutique
  • emporium
  • store

Antonyms

  • depot
  • warehouse