Shop Definition

shop
noun
  1. a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services; "he bought it at a shop on Cape Cod"
  2. small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done
  3. a course of instruction in a trade (as carpentry or electricity); "I built a birdhouse in shop"
verb
  1. do one's shopping; "She goes shopping every Friday"
  2. do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
  3. shop around; not necessarily buying; "I don't need help, I'm just browsing"
  4. give away information about somebody; "He told on his classmate who had cheated on the exam"

"Shop" in song lyrics

See how shop is used in real songs:

  • "You know what it's called, the Splak Shop!"
    2 Live Crew — The Splak Shop
  • "full of Tequila, we left the dagger shop"
    504 Boyz — Uptown
  • "But I took recess and it's time to rip shop"
    Above the Law f/ Eazy-E, Kokane — Game Wreck-Oniz-Iz Game

Usage tips for "shop"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "shop" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for shop to find words that pair well.

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