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Leisure - Shopping

Study terms related to browsing, window displays, fitting rooms, prices, special offers, payment points, shopping habits, theft, and bargaining.

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to browse
to browse
[Verb]

to casually look at different products in a store with no intention of making a purchase

Ex: On Saturday afternoons, she loves to browse through the local shops, admiring the latest fashion trends without feeling the need to make a purchase. 
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window shopping

the activity of just looking at the goods in the windows of stores without going inside and buying something

Ex: I spent the afternoon window shopping downtown. 
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store window

the glass display area at the front of a shop where products are showcased to the public

Ex: The store window featured the latest spring collection. 
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display bin

a box or container in a store used to display items, typically discounted merchandise

Ex: She found a discounted sweater in the display bin near the checkout. 
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dressing room

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

Ex: She tried on several outfits in the dressing room before finding the perfect one for the party. 
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to try on
to try on
[Verb]

to put on a piece of clothing to see if it fits and how it looks

Ex: Can I try these sunglasses on to see how they look on me? 
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dummy
dummy
[noun]

a model of a human figure used for display or practice

Ex: Firefighters trained with a dummy to practice rescues. 
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mannequin
mannequin
[noun]

a life-sized model of a human body, typically used to display clothing

Ex: The store displayed the new collection on a mannequin in the window. 
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pedestrian mall

an area in city or town where vehicles are not allowed, and people can walk freely

Ex: The city council decided to convert the busy downtown street into a pedestrian mall to encourage more foot traffic and improve safety. 
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plaza
plaza
[noun]

a type of shopping center, common in North America

Ex: The new plaza has a wide range of shops and restaurants. 
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bargain basement

a lower-level section of a department store where items are sold at discounted prices

Ex: She found a designer coat in the bargain basement for half price. 
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shopping bag

a bag made of cloth, paper, or plastic with two handles, used for carrying what you buy

Ex: He struggled to carry the heavy shopping bag. 
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bargain
bargain
[noun]

an item bought at a much lower price than usual

Ex: She found a great bargain on shoes during the sale. 
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to haggle
to haggle
[Verb]

to negotiate, typically over the price of goods or services

Ex: I don’t like to haggle; I prefer paying the price listed. 
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special offer

a limited-time promotion or discount on a product or service

Ex: The store had a special offer on shoes this week. 
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price tag
price tag
[noun]

a label on an item that shows how much it costs

Ex: She glanced at the price tag and was surprised by how expensive the dress was. 
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barcode
barcode
[noun]

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

Ex: The cashier scanned the barcode on each item to ring up the customer's purchases. 
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to afford
to afford
[Verb]

to be able to pay the cost of something

Ex: If you save consistently, you may eventually afford a house. 
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gift card
gift card
[noun]

a small card that allows the holder to get goods and services from a store up to the cash value printed on it

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store card

a card that can be used to pay for items one buys in a particular store

Ex: She used her store card to buy groceries and earned loyalty points. 
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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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cash register

a cashbox with an adding machine to register transactions; used in shops to add up the bill

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checkout
checkout
[noun]

a place in a supermarket where people pay for the goods they buy

Ex: At the checkout, the cashier scanned each item with precision, ensuring an accurate total. 
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on sale
on sale
[phrase]

available for purchase

Ex: The popular electronics store has the latest smartphones on sale this weekend. 
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to sell out

(of an event) to completely sell all available tickets, seats, leaving none remaining for further purchase

Ex: The theater production sold out within minutes of the tickets going on sale. 
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impulse buy

a purchase made spontaneously or on a whim, without prior planning

Ex: Oops, impulse buy; totally unplanned. 
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retail therapy

the act of shopping to improve one's mood or alleviate stress

Ex: After a long and stressful week at work, Sarah indulged in a bit of retail therapy, treating herself to a new outfit and accessories. 
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shopaholic

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

Ex: She's a self-proclaimed shopaholic who can't resist buying new clothes every week. 
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splurge
splurge
[noun]

an act of excessive indulgence, often involving spending or consumption beyond usual limits

Ex: She made a splurge on luxury clothes during the sale. 
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spree
spree
[noun]

a short period of time during which one does a particular activity in an extreme way without control, especially spending money

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aisle
aisle
[noun]

a long, narrow passage between rows of shelves or displays in a store or supermarket

Ex: She pushed her cart down the cereal aisle. 
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self-checkout

a retail system allowing customers to scan, bag, and pay for items without staff assistance

Ex: She used the self-checkout to avoid the long queue at the register. 
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pull date
pull date
[noun]

the date printed on a product package after which the item should not be sold

Ex: The pull date on the milk carton is three days from now. 
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shoplifting

the crime of taking goods from a store without paying for them

Ex: Shoplifting is considered a serious crime in most countries. 
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tester
tester
[noun]

a small sample of a product, such as perfume or lotion, available for customers to try in a store

Ex: She sprayed the tester to check the fragrance before buying. 
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barter
barter
[noun]

the exchange of goods or services without using money

Ex: Farmers used barter to trade grain for livestock. 
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