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Shopping · English

Shopping, prices, checkout. 128 English words, A1 through C2, with translations and example sentences.

A1

basketnoun
basket
Put it in the basket.
bazaarnoun
bazaar
We found great things at the bazaar.
borrowverb
borrow
Can I borrow ten dollars?
buyverb
buy
I want to buy a new coat.
cardnoun
card
Do you accept card payments?
cashnoun
cash
I only have cash.
changenoun
change
Here is your change.
cheapadj
cheap
This bag is very cheap.
chooseverb
choose
Choose carefully before buying.
closedadj
closed
The bakery is closed on Mondays.
coinnoun
coin
I only have a few coins.
costverb
cost
How much does this cost?
earnverb
earn
She earns a good salary.
expensiveadj
expensive
The shoes are too expensive.
freeadj
free
The delivery is free.
giftnoun
gift
I bought a gift for my friend.
largeadj
large
They ordered a large pizza.
lendverb
lend
I will lend you some money.
needverb
need
I need a new bag.
newadj
new
I have a new phone.
novelnoun
novel
She bought a novel for the train.
oldadj
old
This house is old.
outletnoun
outlet
This outlet has everything.
payverb
pay
Can I pay by card?
pricenoun
price
Prices went up again.
receiptnoun
receipt
Keep your receipt.
saveverb
save
Try to save money each month.
sellverb
sell
They sell fresh bread here.
spendverb
spend
I spend too much money.
storenoun
store
Which store is best?
toynoun
toy
The child wants a new toy.
walletnoun
wallet
I left my wallet at home.

A2Premium

aislenoun
aisle
The cereals are in aisle three.
barcodenoun
barcode
Scan the barcode.
bargainnoun
bargain
That coat was a real bargain.
brandnoun
brand
I prefer this brand.
catalognoun
catalog
Browse the catalog online.
checkoutnoun
checkout
Pay at the checkout.
checkout processnoun
checkout process
The checkout process is quick.
complaintnoun
complaint
She made a formal complaint.
credit cardnoun
credit card
I paid by credit card.
debit cardnoun
debit card
Use a debit card to pay.
deliverynoun
delivery
The delivery takes two days.
discountnoun
discount
We got a twenty percent discount.
exchangeverb
exchange
Can I exchange this for a bigger size?
fitting roomnoun
fitting room
The fitting room is at the back.
invoicenoun
invoice
The invoice was emailed to me.
loyalty cardnoun
loyalty card
Collect points with your loyalty card.
offernoun
offer
There is a special offer today.
onlineadj
online
I prefer online shopping.
packagingnoun
packaging
The packaging was damaged.
purchasenoun
purchase
She made an online purchase.
qualitynoun
quality
I pay more for good quality.
refundnoun
refund
She got a full refund.
returnverb
return
I want to return this item.
self-servicenoun
self-service
Use the self-service checkout.
shoppernoun
shopper
The shoppers filled the mall.
stocknoun
stock
The item is out of stock.
supermarketnoun
supermarket
We shop at the supermarket weekly.
vouchernoun
voucher
Use this voucher for a discount.
warrantynoun
warranty
The product has a two-year warranty.
window shoppingnoun
window shopping
I enjoy window shopping.

B1Premium

advertisingnoun
advertising
Advertising influences buying choices.
brand loyaltynoun
brand loyalty
Brand loyalty keeps customers coming.
cashbacknoun
cashback
The card offers two percent cashback.
consumernoun
consumer
The consumer has rights.
consumer rightsnoun
consumer rights
Know your consumer rights.
consumptionnoun
consumption
Consumption of plastic must decrease.
counterfeitnoun
counterfeit
Counterfeit goods are dangerous.
demandnoun
demand
Demand for electric cars is rising.
e-commercenoun
e-commerce
E-commerce grew during lockdowns.
exportverb
export
The country exports oil.
flash salenoun
flash sale
A flash sale starts at midnight.
focus groupnoun
focus group
The focus group tested the product.
importverb
import
They import goods from China.
impulse buyingnoun
impulse buying
Avoid impulse buying.
inflationnoun
inflation
Inflation raised prices sharply.
interest ratenoun
interest rate
Interest rates affect mortgages.
membershipnoun
membership
A gym membership costs a lot.
monopolynoun
monopoly
A monopoly controls the market.
price comparisonnoun
price comparison
Use price comparison websites.
price warnoun
price war
A price war broke out between stores.
product launchnoun
product launch
The product launch was a success.
recessionnoun
recession
During a recession, sales fall.
retailnoun
retail
Retail sales fell last month.
second-hand marketnoun
second-hand market
The second-hand market is booming.
subscriptionnoun
subscription
She has a Netflix subscription.
supplynoun
supply
Supply cannot meet demand.
target audiencenoun
target audience
Define your target audience.
tariffnoun
tariff
High tariffs affect trade.
transactionnoun
transaction
The transaction was declined.
VATnoun
VAT
The price includes VAT.
wholesalenoun
wholesale
Wholesale prices are lower.

B2Premium

brand equitynoun
brand equity
Brand equity takes years to build.
circular economynoun
circular economy
The circular economy reduces waste.
commoditynoun
commodity
Oil is a global commodity.
consumer behaviornoun
consumer behavior
Consumer behavior shifts with trends.
ethical consumerismnoun
ethical consumerism
Ethical consumerism is growing.
hedge fundnoun
hedge fund
Hedge funds seek high returns.
market saturationnoun
market saturation
Market saturation limits growth.
offshoringnoun
offshoring
Offshoring moves jobs abroad.
outsourcingnoun
outsourcing
Companies outsource to cut costs.
platform economynoun
platform economy
Amazon is part of the platform economy.
prelovedadj
preloved
Preloved items are cheaper and greener.
private equitynoun
private equity
Private equity bought the company.
sharing economynoun
sharing economy
The sharing economy disrupts markets.
venture capitalnoun
venture capital
Venture capital funds startups.

C1Premium

austeritynoun
austerity
Austerity measures cut spending.
extravagantadj
extravagant
She has extravagant tastes.
frugaladj
frugal
They lead a frugal lifestyle.
globalizationnoun
globalization
Globalization connects world markets.
haggleverb
haggle
She haggled the price of the rug down by half.
impulse buynoun
impulse buy
The kayak was an impulse buy he never once used.
knockoffnoun
knockoff
The market stalls were full of designer knockoffs.
markupnoun
markup
Airport shops add a hefty markup to every bottle of water.
negligibleadj
negligible
The difference in price is negligible.
overchargeverb
overcharge
The taxi driver overcharged us for the ride from the station.
planned obsolescencenoun
planned obsolescence
Planned obsolescence wastes resources.
plummetverb
plummet
Prices plummeted after the holidays.
protectionismnoun
protectionism
Protectionism raises import prices.
squanderverb
squander
He squandered his bonus in a week.
upsellingnoun
upselling
The waiter’s gentle upselling doubled our bill.

C2Premium

exorbitantadj
exorbitant
The hotel charged exorbitant prices.
extortionateadj
extortionate
They charge extortionate delivery fees.
lavishadj
lavish
They spent lavish sums on the wedding.
paltryadj
paltry
He was paid a paltry amount.
superfluousadj
superfluous
Cut out superfluous purchases.
thriftyadj
thrifty
A thrifty shopper compares every price.

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