Shopping

to negotiate the terms of a contract, sale, or similar arrangement for a better agreement, price, etc.

The customers decided to bargain with the vendor to get a better price for the antique furniture.

to exchange goods or services without using money

In the early days, people would barter livestock for essential goods.

to negotiate, typically over the price of goods or services

I don’t like to haggle; I prefer paying the price listed.

to cheat someone by giving back less money than owed

The cashier shortchanged me by a few dollars.

supplied or given for free

The hotel provided complimentary breakfast and Wi-Fi for all its guests.

exceeding the reasonable or accepted boundaries

He faced criticism for his exorbitant use of company resources for personal projects, which violated ethical guidelines.

without costing anything

The store offered free samples of their new product gratis to customers.

a specific name for someone or something that belongs only to them

the amount added to the price of something to cover overheads and profit

The boutique applied a 50% markup to all its clothing items to cover operational costs and ensure a healthy profit margin.

a short period of time during which one does a particular activity in an extreme way without control, especially spending money

a single instance of a symbol, sign, or representation of a type

Each letter in the code is treated as a separate token.

a digital code or a printed piece of paper that can be used instead of money when making a purchase or used to receive a discount

She received a gift voucher for her favorite restaurant as a birthday present.

(in the US) a small grocery shop, especially in a neighborhood inhabited by a Spanish-speaking population

a small store in which fashionable clothes or accessories are sold

She found a beautiful dress at a boutique downtown and decided to splurge on it.

a shop or section of a store that sells high-quality, ready-to-eat foods like cold cuts, cheeses, and salads

She bought fresh sandwiches and pasta salad from the delicatessen.

a large retail store selling various goods, or a particular type of goods

a small store with an open front selling newspapers, etc.

She bought a magazine from the kiosk at the train station before boarding her train.

a facility where coin-operated washing machines and dryers are available to customers

She went to the laundromat to wash her clothes.

a shop selling alcoholic drinks to be taken away and consumed elsewhere

He went to the off-licence to buy a bottle of wine.

a room where one can relax in a private house

The family spent their evenings in the parlor, reading books and having conversations.

a store in which one leaves personal belongings to get a loan, and if the money is not returned, the pawnbroker can possess or sell these objects

a type of shopping center, common in North America

The new plaza has a wide range of shops and restaurants.

a commercial area in a city or a town that is closed to traffic

The shopping precinct was bustling with pedestrians enjoying the car-free environment.

a store where cheap, ready-made clothing is available for purchase

the owner of a property or business

The proprietor of the bookstore greeted every customer personally.

an individual who is in the habit of spending money in a careless and wasteful way

The spendthrift lifestyle was unsustainable and eventually caught up with him.

someone on the street who offers food, clothing, etc. for sale

The vendor offered fresh fruit and snacks on the corner.

a market in which fresh meat, fish, fruit, and vegetables are sold to customers, especially in Asia

the process or activity of selling goods in large quantities to businesses at a lower price

The store buys its products at wholesale to save on costs.

any product or item used for personal hygiene or grooming, such as toothpaste, shampoo, soap, deodorant, and razors

She packed her toiletries in a small bag for the weekend trip.

drygoods for household use that are typically made of white cloth