noun
- An establishment that sells goods or services to the public; originally only a physical location, but now a virtual establishment as well.
- A place where things are manufactured or crafted; a workshop.
- A large garage where vehicle mechanics work.
- Workplace; office. Used mainly in expressions such as shop talk, closed shop and shop floor.
- A variety of classes taught in junior or senior high school that teach vocational skill.
- An establishment where a barber or beautician works.
- An act of shopping, especially routine shopping for food and other domestic supplies.
- Discussion of business or professional affairs.
Synonyms: garage, boutique, outlet, retail, store, metal shop, metalwork, atelier, studio, workshop, carpentry, wood shop, woodwork, office, workplace
verb
- To visit stores or shops to browse or explore merchandise, especially with the intention of buying such merchandise.
- To purchase products from (a range or catalogue, etc.).
- To report the criminal activities or whereabouts of someone to an authority.
- To imprison.
- To photoshop; to digitally edit a picture or photograph.
interjection
- Used to attract the services of a shop assistant
Pronunciation
About this word
Shop is a 3-meaning word in English. Shorter words have fewer anagrams.
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