shopping
shopping is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, shopping is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofshopping
- To visit stores or shops to browse or explore merchandise, especially with the intention of buying such merchandise.
Example: "He’s shopping for clothes."
- To purchase products from (a range or catalogue, etc.).
Example: "Shop our new arrivals."
- To report the criminal activities or whereabouts of someone to an authority.
Example: "He shopped his mates in to the police."
- To imprison.
- To photoshop; to digitally edit a picture or photograph.
- The process of buying goods or services, or searching for those suitable to buy.
Example: "On Saturdays we usually do the shopping."
- Recently bought goods.
Example: "I carried three heavy bags of shopping up the stairs."
- An area's combination of stores and other infrastructure and products available for people who want to shop.
Example: "Boston has good shopping."
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