shopping, recreational — The term ‘recreational shopping’ refers to the experience of shopping as a leisure activity, and implies the satisfaction of personal and social as well as material needs. The rise of recreational shopping is seen by some as a victory for… … Encyclopedia of contemporary British culture
shopping basket — UK US noun [C] UK COMMERCE ► a container with a handle that you use to carry goods that you are going to buy in a store: »They filled their shopping baskets with flour, spices and sugar. ► FINANCE used to refer to goods, especially food, that… … Financial and business terms
Going to Ground — is the third in the Shapeshifter series of young adult novels by Ali Sparkes. It was first published in May 2007.Plot summaryThe book starts with Dax in his bed. After a rude awakening involving a practical joke from his sister, Dax gets up and… … Wikipedia
Shopping — Seeking to obtain the best bid or offer available by calling a number of dealers and/or brokers. The New York Times Financial Glossary * * * shopping shop‧ping [ˈʆɒpɪŋ ǁ ˈʆɑː ] noun [uncountable] COMMERCE the activity of going to shops to buy… … Financial and business terms
shopping — Seeking to obtain the best bid or offer available by calling a number of dealers and/or brokers. Bloomberg Financial Dictionary * * * shopping shop‧ping [ˈʆɒpɪŋ ǁ ˈʆɑː ] noun [uncountable] COMMERCE the activity of going to shops to buy things: •… … Financial and business terms
shopping — shop|ping W3S2 [ˈʃɔpıŋ US ʃa: ] n [U] 1.) the activity of going to shops and buying things ▪ Late night shopping is becoming very popular. shopping expedition/trip ▪ She s gone on a shopping trip to New York. ▪ I went on a shopping spree (=went… … Dictionary of contemporary English
shopping */*/ — UK [ˈʃɒpɪŋ] / US [ˈʃɑpɪŋ] noun [uncountable] 1) a) the activity of going to a shop to buy things I don t like shopping very much. a shopping list go shopping/do the shopping: I don t suppose you ve had a chance to go shopping yet? b) [only before … English dictionary
shopping — shop|ping [ ʃapıŋ ] noun uncount ** 1. ) the activity of going to a store to buy things: I don t like shopping very much. a shopping list go shopping: Have you had a chance to go shopping yet? a ) only before noun involving shopping: a shopping… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
going — [[t]go͟ʊɪŋ[/t]] ♦ 1) PHR MODAL If you say that something is going to happen, you mean that it will happen in the future, usually quite soon. I think it s going to be successful... You re going to enjoy this... I m going to have to tell him the… … English dictionary
shopping*/*/ — [ˈʃɒpɪŋ] noun [U] 1) the activity of going to a shop to buy things I don t like shopping very much.[/ex] a shopping list/trolley/basket[/ex] I don t suppose you ve had a chance to go shopping yet?[/ex] Where do you go to do your shopping?[/ex]… … Dictionary for writing and speaking English