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Essential Vocabulary for TOEFL - Shopping

Here you will learn some English words about shopping, such as "article", "retail", "bid", etc. that are needed for the TOEFL exam.

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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL
article
article
[noun]

a specific object or item, particularly one that is part of a set

Ex: He picked up the last article of stationery left on the shelf .
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merchandise

goods offered for sale or the ones bought or sold

Ex: She browsed through the merchandise at the souvenir shop , looking for gifts to bring back home .
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coupon
coupon
[noun]

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

Ex: The website offered a printable coupon for online shoppers .
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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 won a travel voucher in a raffle, which she used to book a weekend getaway.
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bargain
bargain
[noun]

an item bought at a much lower price than usual

Ex: The used car was a bargain compared to newer models .
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retail
retail
[noun]

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

Ex: Many businesses rely on retail sales during the holiday season.
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auction
auction
[noun]

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

Ex: The auction house specializes in selling fine art and jewelry.
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to bid
to bid
[Verb]

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

Ex: The contractors are bidding for the government 's new construction project .
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counter
counter
[noun]

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

Ex: He leaned on the counter while waiting for his coffee .
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stand
stand
[noun]

a booth or stall where goods are displayed for sale

Ex: Vendors displayed their crafts at the stand.
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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: After lunch , they did some window shopping around the mall .
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chain store

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

Ex: Working at a chain store provided him with valuable retail experience and customer service skills .
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convenience store

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

Ex: The neighborhood convenience store is a popular spot for locals to pick up quick meals and household supplies .
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deli
deli
[noun]

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

Ex: They decided to grab some bagels and lox from the deli for Sunday brunch .
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grocery
grocery
[noun]

a store selling food and household items

Ex: I forgot to buy milk at the grocery yesterday .
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farmer's market

an area in which farmers sell their products directly to the customers

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the cleaner's

a shop where one can do their laundry and dry cleaning

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stall
stall
[noun]

a stand or a small table or shop with an open front where people sell their goods

Ex: She helped her mother manage their vegetable stall at the farmers ’ market .
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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: The online outlet website offers a wide selection of discounted items from popular brands .
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stock
stock
[noun]

the items available for sale in a store or its warehouse

Ex: The boutique specializes in designer clothing and regularly updates its stock to showcase the latest trends .
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transaction

the general process of purchasing or selling something

Ex: Automating the transaction of routine tasks can significantly improve efficiency .
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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 manufacturer printed a unique barcode on each product for easy identification and tracking throughout the supply chain .
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credit card

a plastic card, usually given to us by a bank, that we use to pay for goods and services

Ex: We earn reward points every time we use our credit card.
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debit card

a small plastic card we use to pay for what we buy with the money taken directly from our bank account

Ex: The bank issued me a new debit card when the old one expired .
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price tag
price tag
[noun]

a label on an item that shows how much it costs

Ex: She hesitated to buy the item when she saw the high price tag attached to it .
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store card

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

Ex: He prefers using his credit card instead of a store card for flexibility .
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cart
cart
[noun]

a vehicle with two or four wheels that we use to carry heavy objects while shopping

Ex: Some customers prefer to use baskets instead of a cart.
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checkout
checkout
[noun]

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

Ex: After waiting patiently in line , I finally reached the checkout and paid for my groceries with a credit card .
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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 underground music festival sold out, transforming an abandoned warehouse into a vibrant celebration .
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refund
refund
[noun]

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

Ex: He requested a refund for the concert tickets since the event was canceled .
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on sale
on sale
[phrase]

available for purchase

Ex: The online tech retailer is featuring a flash sale, with various gadgets and accessories on sale for a limited time.
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rack
rack
[noun]

a structure or frame designed to hold or store objects

Ex: The kitchen spices were arranged on a rotating rack.
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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 clerk had to call for assistance when the register froze and would n't process transactions .
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aisle
aisle
[noun]

a narrow passage in a theater, train, aircraft, etc. that separates rows of seats

Ex: Please keep the aisle clear for safety reasons .
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consumer
consumer
[noun]

someone who buys and uses services or goods

Ex: Online reviews play a significant role in helping consumers make informed choices .
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consumerism

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

Ex: Advertising plays a significant role in promoting consumerism by persuading people to buy products they may not necessarily need .
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