General IELTS Words for "Shopping"

price

noun

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the amount of money required for buying something

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He checked the price of the flight online.

He was willing to pay any price for the rare book.

barcode

noun

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

discount

noun

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the amount of money that is reduced from the usual price of something

outlet

noun

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a store or organization where the products of a particular company are sold at a lower price

boutique

noun

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a small store in which fashionable clothes or accessories are sold

kiosk

noun

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iɔ

s

k

a small store with an open front selling newspapers, etc.

What is a "kiosk"?

A kiosk is a small, stand-alone structure used for selling goods, providing information, or offering services. It is often found in busy areas like shopping malls, airports, or parks. Kiosks can be designed for various purposes, such as food stands, ticket sales, or digital information points. They are usually compact and easy to set up or move. Kiosks can be operated by a single person and are often used to offer convenience or quick service to people on the go.

vendor

noun

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someone on the street who offers food, clothing, etc. for sale

trolley

noun

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a vehicle that has two or four wheels and is used to carry objects in an airport, terminal, or supermarket

refund

noun

/ˈɹiˌfənd/, /ɹɪˈfənd/

an amount of money that is paid back because of returning goods to a store or one is not satisfied with the goods or services

checkout

noun

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ɛ

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

coupon

noun

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k

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ɔ

n

a small piece of document that is used for buying things with a lower price

voucher

noun

v

o

a

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ʊ

ch

ʧ

e

ɜ

r

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

auction

noun

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a public sale in which goods or properties are sold to the person who bids higher

shopaholic

noun

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

brochure

noun

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oʊ

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ʃ

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e

a book typically small, with information, images, and details about a product, service, organization, or event

What is a "brochure"?

A brochure is a printed or digital document used to provide information about a product, service, company, or event. It typically contains detailed descriptions, images, and other relevant content, designed to inform and attract potential customers or clients. Brochures are often used for marketing or promotional purposes and are usually folded to create multiple panels for easy reading and distribution. They can be handed out at events, mailed to prospects, or displayed in locations where people may show interest in the subject. The goal of a brochure is to present key details in an engaging and concise manner.

black market

noun

/blˈæk mˈɑːɹkɪt/

the illegal purchase and selling of goods in high price, ofen in an unreasonable price

Grammatical Information:

compound noun

pre-order

noun

/pɹˈiːˈɔːɹdɚ/

an order placed before the product is available for sale

to resell

Verb

/ɹiˈsɛɫ/

to sell something one has previously purchased

Grammatical Information:

transitive

to ship

Verb

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ʃ

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ɪ

p

to send goods or individuals from one place to another using some form of transportation

Grammatical Information:

transitive

to wrap

Verb

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æ

p

to cover an object in paper, soft fabric, etc.

unwrap

Grammatical Information:

transitive

to import

Verb

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to buy goods from a foreign country and bring them to one's own

export

Grammatical Information:

transitive

to export

Verb

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p

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r

t

to send goods or services to a foreign country for sale or trade

import

Grammatical Information:

transitive

to bargain

Verb

b

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n

to negotiate the terms of a contract, sale, or similar arrangement for a better agreement, price, etc.

Grammatical Information:

intransitive

to manufacture

Verb

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to produce products in large quantities by using machinery

Grammatical Information:

transitive

to afford

Verb

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to be able to pay the cost of something

Grammatical Information:

transitive

to bid

Verb

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to offer a particular price for something, usually at an auction

Grammatical Information:

transitive

to comparison-shop

Verb

/kəmpˈæɹɪsənʃˈɑːp/

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

to barter

Verb

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to exchange goods or services without using money

Grammatical Information:

ditransitive

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