Shop

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Shop

Shop (pronunciation: /ʃɒp/) is a term that refers to a place where goods or services are sold. The term is derived from the Old English sceoppa, meaning booth or shed.

Etymology

The term "shop" originated from the Old English sceoppa, which referred to a booth or shed where goods were sold. Over time, the term evolved to refer to any place where goods or services are sold.

Related Terms

  • Retail: The sale of goods to the public in relatively small quantities for use or consumption rather than for resale.
  • Store: A retail establishment selling items to the public.
  • Market: A regular gathering of people for the purchase and sale of provisions, livestock, and other commodities.
  • E-commerce: The buying and selling of goods or services using the internet, and the transfer of money and data to execute these transactions.
  • Wholesale: The sale of goods in large quantities to be retailed by others.

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