Shopping

a row of black and white lines printed on a product that contain information such as its price, readable only by a computer

The cashier scanned the barcode on each item to ring up the customer's purchases.

a label on an item that shows how much it costs

She glanced at the price tag and was surprised by how expensive the dress was.

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 room in a clothing store where people can try on items of clothing before buying them

She tried on several outfits in the dressing room before finding the perfect one for the party.

a structure or frame designed to hold or store objects

He placed the books on the rack in the study.

money that a person can get in cash when buying something from a store with their debit card, which is then added to the bill they are paying

The credit card offers cash-back rewards for every purchase made, providing a percentage of the total amount spent back to the cardholder.

to enter one's name in a list of an institute, school, etc.

She decided to register for the online course to improve her skills.

protected from any danger

The children are quite safe here, playing under the watchful eye of their parents.

a system in which a number of cameras send their feed to television sets to protect a place and its occupants from crime

The bank installed closed-circuit television cameras to monitor all transactions and enhance security.

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 check a web page, text, etc. without reading all the content

He browsed online forums to read reviews and opinions about the latest video games.

to visit different stores to compare the price of a particular product or products before buying

She decided to comparison-shop online before making a final decision on which laptop to buy.

the activity of selling goods or products directly to consumers, typically in small quantities

The company shifted its focus from wholesale to retail to reach more customers.

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.

to betray one's principles or values for personal gain or convenience

Some musicians resist the temptation to sell out and remain true to their music.

one of a series of stores that are all owned by the same company or person

The new mall includes several chain stores, such as popular clothing and electronics retailers.

a store that sells food, publications, alcohol, etc., often open 24 hours every day

She stopped by the convenience store to grab a snack and a bottle of water on her way to work.

a store that sells cheese, cooked meat, and foreign food

She picked up a sandwich from the deli for lunch, opting for turkey and Swiss on whole wheat bread.

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 place where we can plug in electric devices to connect them to the electricity

He plugged his phone charger into the outlet to charge his phone.

a person whose job is arranging and selling flowers

The florist prepared a beautiful bouquet for the wedding ceremony.

someone who sells food and other everyday products

The grocer greeted each customer with a smile as they entered the store.

someone who sells writing materials, such as pens, pencils, paper, etc.

The stationer helped me find the perfect pens and notebooks for my office.

a social or political movement promoting the protection and rights of buyers of goods and services

The organization supports consumerism by lobbying for product safety laws.

someone who spends a lot of time shopping, often buying unnecessary things

She's a self-proclaimed shopaholic who can't resist buying new clothes every week.

(of goods) able to be imported without paying tax on them

Travelers often take advantage of duty-free shopping at airports to purchase luxury items at discounted prices.

the general process of purchasing or selling something

The transaction of his public duties requires careful planning and execution.

available for purchase at a reduced price

The electronics store is having a clearance, and many items are on sale for half their regular price.

an order placed before the product is available for sale

The store received a large number of pre-orders for the highly anticipated video game.

an act of raising someone to a higher rank or position

A promotion often comes with increased responsibilities.

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.

reduced to half the previous price of something

All winter coats are half-price today.

the number of visitors or tourists to a shop or place during a specific period

The coffee shop relies on foot traffic from nearby offices for its morning rush.