Shopping

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Shopping

Shopping (/ˈʃɒpɪŋ/) is the act of purchasing goods or services from retailers. The term originates from the Old English 'scoppa', meaning 'booth or shed for trade'.

Etymology

The term 'shopping' is derived from the Old English 'scoppa', which refers to a booth or shed where goods were sold. It evolved into the Middle English 'shoppe', and eventually into the modern English 'shop'. The verb form, 'to shop', was first recorded in the 18th century.

Types of Shopping

There are several types of shopping, including:

  • Brick and mortar shopping: This refers to shopping in physical stores, as opposed to online.
  • Online shopping: This is the act of purchasing goods or services over the Internet.
  • Window shopping: This is the act of looking at goods in store windows without intending to purchase them.
  • Comparison shopping: This is the practice of comparing prices before making a purchase.

Related Terms

  • Retailer: A business or person that sells goods to the consumer, as opposed to a wholesaler or supplier, who normally sell their goods to another business.
  • Consumer: A person who purchases goods and services for personal use.
  • E-commerce: The buying and selling of goods and services, or the transmitting of funds or data, over an electronic network, primarily the internet.

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