Shopping is a common activity, and having the right vocabulary to navigate stores and discuss purchases is crucial.
Let’s explore words related to various aspects of shopping to enhance your communication skills.
Shopping vocabulary
- Store/Shop: A place where goods are sold to the public.
- Retailer: A person or business that sells goods to consumers.
- Customer: A person who purchases goods or services.
- Cashier: An employee who handles payments and transactions at a store.
- Basket: A container used for carrying items while shopping.
- Cart/Trolley: A wheeled vehicle used for carrying items in a store.
- Aisle: A passage between rows of shelves in a store.
- Department: A section within a store dedicated to specific types of products.
- Sale: A special promotion or event with reduced prices.
- Discount: A reduction in the original price of an item.
- Purchase: To buy something.
- Buy: To acquire in exchange for money.
- Shopping List: A list of items to buy during a shopping trip.
- Checkout: The area in a store where customers pay for their purchases.
- Receipt: A document showing proof of purchase and payment.
- Exchange: To replace an item with another, often due to a defect or preference.
- Return: To give back a purchased item for a refund.
- Size: The measurement or dimensions of a product, especially clothing.
- Try on: To test or wear an item before purchasing, especially clothing.
- Salesperson: An employee who assists customers and sells products.
Congratulations on expanding your vocabulary related to shopping! These words will help you navigate stores, discuss purchases, and understand various aspects of the shopping experience. Practice using them in sentences to reinforce your understanding and language skills. Stay tuned for more vocabulary lessons on our language-learning journey!
