noun phrase · neutral
shopping habits
UK/ˈʃɒpɪŋ ˈhæbɪts/US/ˈʃɑːpɪŋ ˈhæbɪts/SHOP·ping HAB·its
the usual ways in which people buy goods and services, including frequency, preferences and channels
Examples
“Online options have changed shoppers' shopping habits significantly.”
“Young consumers tend to have different shopping habits compared with older generations.”
“Understanding local shopping habits helps retailers stock appropriate products.”
Band 8 sentence
“The pandemic accelerated a shift in shopping habits, with many consumers favouring contactless delivery and online marketplaces.”
Collocations
- change shopping habits
- online shopping habits
- shift in shopping habits
Word family
Common mistakes
shopping habit→shopping habits
habit of shopping→shopping habits
Say it for a higher band
5buying patterns→6shopping behaviour→7+shopping habits
Synonyms
buying patterns
Easily confused
shopping spree
“After getting her bonus, she went on a shopping spree, which didn't reflect her usual shopping habits.”
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