shop
UK: ʃɒp | US: ʃɑːp
n. a place where goods or services are sold
vi. to visit stores to buy or browse goods
vt. (informal) to inform authorities about someone (e.g., "shop a criminal")
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The word "shop" traces back to Old English sceoppa, meaning a booth or stall for trade. It evolved from Proto-Germanic skupp- (shed, stall), likely related to the act of covering or sheltering goods. The term retained its core commercial meaning over centuries, expanding to include verb forms like "to shop" (18th century) and slang uses (e.g., "to betray"). Its simplicity reflects its Germanic roots, avoiding Latin or Greek influences common in more complex trade-related terms.
She runs a small flower shop downtown.
We shopped for hours but found nothing.
He was shopped to the police by his neighbor.
The antique shop closes at 6 PM.
Online shopping has replaced many physical stores.