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Topic: Shopping

shoe

IPA: /ʃuː/

KK: /ʃu/

noun

Definition: A strong covering for the foot, usually made of leather or similar materials, that protects and supports the foot while walking or running.

Example: She bought a new pair of shoes for the party.

transitive verb

Definition: To put a protective covering on something, usually a horse's hoof, with a material like metal or wood.

Example: The blacksmith will shoe the horse to protect its hooves.

shoebox

IPA: /ˈʃuˌbɒks/

KK: /ˈʃuˌbɑks/

noun

Definition: A rectangular box, often made of cardboard, used to store or transport a pair of shoes.

Example: I put my old sneakers back in the shoebox to keep them safe.

shoepack

IPA: //ˈʃuːpæk//

KK: /ˈʃuːpæk/

noun

Definition: A type of shoe that is made from tanned leather and does not have a separate sole, resembling a moccasin.

Example: He wore a comfortable shoepack while hiking in the woods.

shoestring

IPA: /ˈʃuːstrɪŋ/

KK: /ˈʃuːstrɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is long and thin, or refers to having very little money or resources.

Example: They started their business on a shoestring budget, making the most of what they had.

noun

Definition: A very small amount of money that is not enough for a larger project or business.

Example: They started their business on a shoestring budget, trying to keep costs as low as possible.

shoetree

IPA: /ˈʃuːtriː/

KK: /ˈʃuːˌtriː/

noun

Definition: A device made of wood, metal, or other hard material that is placed inside a shoe to help it keep its shape and prevent it from getting damaged.

Example: He always uses a shoetree to maintain the shape of his favorite dress shoes.

shop

IPA: /ʃɒp/

KK: /ʃɑp/

intransitive verb

Definition: To visit stores to look for items to buy.

Example: I love to shop on weekends for new clothes.

noun

Definition: A place where people can buy goods or services, or where things are made or repaired.

Example: I need to go to the shop to buy some groceries.

transitive verb

Definition: To go to a store to buy something.

Example: I need to shop for groceries this weekend.

shopboy

IPA: /ˈʃɒpˌbɔɪ/

KK: /ʃɑpˌbɔɪ/

noun

Definition: A young male who works in a store or shop, often helping customers or managing tasks.

Example: The shopboy greeted the customers as they entered the store.

shopgirl

IPA: /ˈʃɒpɡɜːrl/

KK: /ʃɑpɡɜrl/

noun

Definition: A young woman or girl who works in a store, helping customers and selling products.

Example: The shopgirl greeted me with a smile as I entered the store.

shopkeeper

IPA: /ˈʃɒpˌkiːpə/

KK: /ˈʃɑpˌkipər/

noun

Definition: A person who owns or runs a store where goods are sold.

Example: The shopkeeper greeted every customer with a smile.

shoplift

IPA: /ˈʃɒp.lɪft/

KK: /ʃɑpˌlɪft/

intransitive verb

Definition: To take items from a store without paying for them, usually while the store is open to customers.

Example: He was caught trying to shoplift a pair of shoes from the store.

transitive verb

Definition: To take items from a store without paying for them while the store is open.

Example: He was caught trying to shoplift a pair of shoes from the store.

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