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Key Shopping Vocabulary - Buying Clothes

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Key Shopping Vocabulary
to wake up

to no longer be asleep

Ex: I remind her to wake up early for her flight tomorrow. 
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fresh
fresh
[Adjective]

(of a person) filled with energy, vitality, and enthusiasm, typically after rest or recovery

Ex: After a long weekend, he returned to work feeling fresh and ready to tackle new challenges. 
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to need
to need
[Verb]

to want something or someone that we must have if we want to do or be something

Ex: Do you need any help with your project? 
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T-shirt
T-shirt
[noun]

a casual short-sleeved shirt with no collar, usually made of cotton

Ex: I spilled ketchup on my T-shirt while eating lunch. 
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street
street
[noun]

a public path for vehicles in a village, town, or city, usually with buildings, houses, etc. on its sides

Ex: He parked his car on the street and walked to the nearby café. 
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clothing store

a store where clothing items, such as shirts, pants, dresses, and accessories, are sold to customers

Ex: She bought a jacket from the clothing store near her house. 
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nearby
nearby
[Adverb]

not in the distance

Ex: There's a cafe nearby, perfect for a quick coffee break. 
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store
store
[noun]

a shop of any size or kind that sells goods

Ex: He always forgets something at the grocery store. 
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bright
bright
[Adjective]

emitting or reflecting a significant amount of light

Ex: The bright sun shone down on the beach, warming the sand. 
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shirt
shirt
[noun]

a piece of clothing usually worn by men on the upper half of the body, typically with a collar and sleeves, and with buttons down the front

Ex: I need to iron my shirt before wearing it. 
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to hang
to hang
[Verb]

to be positioned in a way that the top part is fixed or connected to something, but the bottom part can move freely without touching the ground

Ex: The old clock hung on the wall, its pendulum swinging back and forth with each passing second. 
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rack
rack
[noun]

a support or stand for presenting or exhibiting items for sale or display

Ex: Magazines were stacked on the newsstand rack. 
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to look around

to turn your head to see the surroundings

Ex: I looked around the garden, admiring the beautiful flowers. 
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soft
soft
[Adjective]

gentle to the touch

Ex: He wore a soft woolen scarf around his neck to stay warm. 
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to take
to take
[Verb]

to reach for something and hold it

Ex: He took the cup of coffee from the table and sipped it slowly. 
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to hold
to hold
[Verb]

to have in your hands or arms

Ex: They held candles during the power outage. 
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to smile
to smile
[Verb]

to make our mouth curve upwards, often in a way that our teeth can be seen, to show that we are happy or amused

Ex: She couldn't help but smile when she received a compliment. 
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fitting room

a small room in a shop where people try clothes on before buying them

Ex: She went to the fitting room to try on the new dress. 
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to put on
to put on
[Verb]

to place or wear something on the body, including clothes, accessories, etc.

Ex: I always put on my helmet before riding my bike. 
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to fit
to fit
[Verb]

to be of the right size or shape for someone

Ex: Can you try on these shoes to see if they fit? 
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right
right
[Adjective]

proper for a particular purpose or situation

Ex: She wore the right clothes for the interview. 
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mirror
mirror
[noun]

a flat surface made of glass that people can see themselves in

Ex: He adjusted his tie while gazing into the mirror above the dresser. 
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to turn
to turn
[Verb]

to move in a circular direction around a fixed line or point

Ex: The windmill's sails started to turn as the breeze picked up. 
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to nod
to nod
[Verb]

to move one's head up and down as a sign of agreement, understanding, or greeting

Ex: He nodded to greet his neighbor as he walked by. 
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to take off

to remove a piece of clothing or accessory from your or another's body

Ex: After a long day at work, I like to take off my high heels. 
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to fold
to fold
[Verb]

to bend something so that one part lies over or against another

Ex: Emma folded the letter and put it in an envelope. 
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counter
counter
[noun]

a table with a narrow horizontal surface over which goods are put or people are served

Ex: The cashier stood behind the counter. 
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cashier
cashier
[noun]

a person in charge of paying and receiving money in a hotel, shop, bank, etc.

Ex: He waited in line until the cashier was available to complete his purchase. 
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to scan
to scan
[Verb]

to read or capture information using an electronic scanning device

Ex: The cashier scanned the barcode on each item. 
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wallet
wallet
[noun]

a pocket-sized, folding case that is used for storing paper money, coin money, credit cards, etc.

Ex: He reached into his back pocket and pulled out his wallet. 
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to pay
to pay
[Verb]

to give someone money in exchange for goods or services

Ex: She paid the repairman to fix her broken dishwasher. 
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to carry
to carry
[Verb]

to hold someone or something and take them from one place to another

Ex: She used a backpack to carry her books to school. 
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to clap
to clap
[Verb]

to strike the palms of one's hands together forcefully, usually to show appreciation or to attract attention

Ex: The audience clapped enthusiastically after the concert. 
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to laugh
to laugh
[Verb]

to make happy sounds and move our face like we are smiling because something is funny

Ex: Your reaction was so funny, I laughed for minutes. 
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