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C1 Level Wordlist - Shopping

Here you will learn some English words about shopping, such as "barcode", "boutique", "bargain", etc. prepared for C1 learners.

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CEFR C1 Vocabulary
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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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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boutique
boutique
[noun]

a small store in which fashionable clothes or accessories are sold

Ex: She found a beautiful dress at a boutique downtown and decided to splurge on it. 
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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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rack
rack
[noun]

a structure or frame designed to hold or store objects

Ex: He placed the books on the rack in the study. 
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cash-back
cash-back
[noun]

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

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

a machine used in restaurants, stores, etc. in which the received money is kept and each transaction is recorded

Ex: The cashier entered the sale amount into the register and gave the customer their receipt. 
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safe
safe
[noun]

a strong durable box that has a complex lock, in which people keep their valuable items

Ex: The hotel manager stored the day's cash earnings in the safe overnight. 
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closed-circuit television

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

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

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

Ex: The customers decided to bargain with the vendor to get a better price for the antique furniture. 
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to barter
to barter
[Verb]

to exchange goods or services without using money

Ex: In the early days, people would barter livestock for essential goods. 
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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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to comparison-shop

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

Ex: She decided to comparison-shop online before making a final decision on which laptop to buy. 
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to retail
to retail
[Verb]

to sell small quantities of goods directly to customers

Ex: Local businesses often retail fresh produce to community members. 
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to wholesale

to sell products in large quantities at lower prices to other stores, rather than to the public directly

Ex: The manufacturer decided to wholesale their products to retail chains to expand their market reach. 
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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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chain store

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

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

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

Ex: She stopped by the convenience store to grab a snack and a bottle of water on her way to work. 
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deli
deli
[noun]

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

Ex: She picked up a sandwich from the deli for lunch, opting for turkey and Swiss on whole wheat bread. 
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kiosk
kiosk
[noun]

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

Ex: She bought a magazine from the kiosk at the train station before boarding her train. 
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outlet
outlet
[noun]

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

Ex: She loves shopping at the outlet mall because she can find brand-name clothing at discounted prices. 
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florist
florist
[noun]

a store that sells flowers and plants

Ex: She visited the local florist to pick out a bouquet of flowers for her mother's birthday. 
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grocer
grocer
[noun]

someone who sells food and other everyday products

Ex: The grocer greeted each customer with a smile as they entered the store. 
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stationer
stationer
[noun]

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

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

the idea or belief that personal well-being and happiness depend on the purchase of material goods

Ex: The holiday season is often associated with consumerism, as people are encouraged to buy gifts for friends and family. 
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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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duty-free
duty-free
[Adjective]

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

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

the general process of purchasing or selling something

Ex: The transaction of his public duties requires careful planning and execution. 
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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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pre-order
pre-order
[noun]

an order placed before the product is available for sale

Ex: The store received a large number of pre-orders for the highly anticipated video game. 
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promotion
promotion
[noun]

the activity of drawing public attention to a service or product in order to help it sell more

Ex: The store is running a promotion this weekend, offering discounts on selected items. 
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voucher
voucher
[noun]

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

Ex: She received a gift voucher for her favorite restaurant as a birthday present. 
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half-price
half-price
[Adjective]

reduced to half the previous price of something

Ex: All winter coats are half-price today. 
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foot traffic

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

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