Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of shop
"The local farmers market is full of small shops selling fresh produce and handmade crafts."
In plain English: Shops are stores where people go to buy things.
"We walked through the busy shops to buy gifts for our friends."
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of shop
"The shops open at eight every morning."
In plain English: To shop means to go to stores and buy things you need or want.
"I will go downtown to shop for some new clothes."
Derived from Old English scop, originally meaning a booth, stall, or shelter where goods were sold. The term evolved to refer specifically to retail establishments in Middle English before becoming pluralized as shops.