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shopkeeper

/ˈʃɒpˌkiːpər/ /ˈʃɑːpˌkiːpər/

Meanings
noun
A trader who sells goods in a shop, or by retail, in distinction from one who sells by wholesale, or sells door to door.

Examples :

"The shopkeeper at the corner store sold fresh fruit to the children on their way home from school. "
person business job commerce

Related Words

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retail noun

/ˈɹiˌteɪl/

The sale of goods directly to the consumer, encompassing the storefronts, mail-order, websites, etc., and the corporate mechanisms, branding, advertising, etc. that support them.

"She works in retail."

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trader noun

/ˈtɹeɪdə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɹeɪdɚ/

One who earns a living by trading goods or securities.

"The trader bought many used textbooks at the flea market and sold them online for a profit. "

Illustration school

school noun

/skuːl/

(collective) A group of fish or a group of marine mammals such as porpoises, dolphins, or whales.

"The divers encountered a huge school of mackerel."

Illustration corner

corner noun

/ˈkɔːnə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɔɹnɚ/

The point where two converging lines meet; an angle, either external or internal.

"The corners of the wire mesh were reinforced with little blobs of solder."

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wholesale noun

/ˈhoʊlseɪl/

The sale of products, often in large quantities, to retailers or other merchants.

"The bakery's wholesale order was enough to supply several local grocery stores. "

Illustration store

store noun

/stɔː/ /stɔɹ/

A place where items may be accumulated or routinely kept.

"This building used to be a store for old tires."

Illustration sells

sells noun

/sɛlz/

An act of selling.

"This is going to be a tough sell."

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children noun

[ˈt͡ʃʊld̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷən] [ˈt͡ʃɪl.d̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷən] [tʃɪl.ɹən]

A person who has not yet reached adulthood, whether natural (puberty), cultural (initiation), or legal (majority)

"Go easy on him: he is but a child."

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fresh noun

/fɹɛʃ/

A rush of water, along a river or onto the land; a flood.

"The fresh flooded the low-lying fields near the river, causing the farmers to cancel their harvest. "

Illustration fruit

fruit noun

/fɹuːt/ /fɹut/

(often in the plural) In general, a product of plant growth useful to man or animals.

"The fruit from the farmer's market was delicious and healthy. "

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distinction noun

/dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/

That which distinguishes; a single occurrence of a determining factor or feature, the fact of being divided; separation, discrimination.

"The teacher emphasized the distinction between a noun and a verb. "

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goods noun

/ɡʊdz/

The forces or behaviours that are the enemy of evil. Usually consists of helping others and general benevolence.

"The teacher's kindness and dedication were powerful goods, helping the students overcome their difficulties. "