Level 1: Shopping
Shopping is one of those activities that can easily put you in a good mood, especially abroad. At the same time, if you do not know shopping vocabulary, it may be pretty stressful for you. Therefore, let us dive into the beginner-level vocabulary.
- a person who purchases goods or services.
Example:
Our store has regular discounts for our loyal customers.
- a place where goods are placed.
Example:
When the pandemic started, the shelves in our local grocery stores were empty because people started panicking and mindlessly purchasing everything.
- a basket on wheels for carrying goods around a supermarket.
Example:
I don’t see any available carts, so we might have to go to another supermarket because we need to buy a lot of things, and carrying everything in your hands is not an option.
- a shop where flowers are sold.
Example:
Early in the morning, Oliver went to the florist’s to get flowers for his wife.
Basket - a small container for carrying goods around a store.
Example:
I think this cart is too big. A basket will be enough.
Cash - money in the form of coins and notes.
Example:
Do you accept cashless payments?No, sorry. Cash only.
Cart - a basket on wheels for carrying goods around a supermarket.
Example:
I don’t see any available carts, so we might have to go to another supermarket because we need to buy many things, and carrying everything in your hands is not an option.
Changing room/Fitting room - a place in a clothing store where you can try on clothing to see if it fits you.
Example:
The changing rooms are on the left, right behind the sale section.
Coin - money in the form of small metal disks.
Example:
I’m sorry for giving you so many coins. There was no other way to give you change.
Customer - a person who purchases goods or services.
Example:
Our store has regular discounts for our loyal customers.
Discount - a deduction from the regular price of a product or service.
Example:
These boots were at a 50% discount, so I decided to purchase them.
Goods - products that are available in a store.
Example:
Please, put your goods in a shopping bag and take your receipt.
Lift/Elevator - a compartment in a shaft used for lifting and lowering things or people to different levels.
Example:
Excuse me, where is the women’s clothing department?It’s upstairs. You can take an elevator. It’s right behind you.
Online shopping - a process of purchasing goods online.
Example:
Online shopping is way less tiring than offline one.
Online store/shop - a website or mobile application selling goods.
Example:
I’m planning on opening an online store since I do believe that e-commerce has way more potential than an offline one.
Shelf - a place where goods are placed.
Example:
When the pandemic started, the shelves in our local grocery stores were empty because people started panicking and mindlessly purchasing everything.
Shopping bag - a paper or plastic container for carrying the goods from a store.
Example:
We no longer provide free shopping bags for our goods, so you have to buy one.
Sale - a period during which the shops provide discounts on selected goods.
Example:
The summer sale has already started.
Shop/Store - a place where goods are sold.
Example:
You can buy groceries in the local shop.
Shopping - the process of browsing and buying things.
Example:
Wanna go shopping?Sure! I’d like to buy a new bag.
To buy/Purchase - to get something in exchange for money.
Example:
I really want to buy these shoes, but they are way too expensive for me.
Baker's - a shop where bread and other bakery products are sold.
Example:
Tomorrow morning, I’ll buy cinnamon rolls for breakfast at the baker’s downstairs.
Bookshop - a store where books are sold.
Example:
The author will meet the fans in a local bookstore.
Butcher's - a shop where meat is sold.
Example:
I prefer buying meat from our local butcher’s store because meat from supermarkets is not always good and eco-friendly.
Florist’s - a shop where flowers are sold.
Example:
Early in the morning, Oliver went to the florist’s to get flowers for his wife.
Ladies clothing shop/Boutique - a store where women’s clothing is sold.
Example:
I found a gorgeous dress in a boutique down the street.
Market - a place where sellers and buyers meet to sell and buy goods respectively.
Example:
You can find the best fruits and vegetables in the local market.
Men’s clothing shop/Tailor’s - a store where men’s clothing is sold.
Example:
I have to buy a new suit for work. Let’s check out this men’s clothing shop.
Post office - a company department responsible for postal services where you can send or receive parcels and letters as well as buy stamps, postcards, etc.
Example:
I got this beautiful postcard at the post office in Amsterdam.
Supermarket - a large store selling groceries, various household items, and sometimes even clothing and different appliances.
Example:
Every Saturday morning, we go to the supermarket to get groceries for the entire week.
Toy shop - a store where toys are sold.
Example:
When I was a teen, I used to work in a toy shop in our local mall.
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