Vocabulary for Shopping and Money

 Learn essential English words and phrases to shop confidently and talk about money with ease!

Shopping is a part of daily life—and so is talking about money. Whether you're at the mall, buying groceries, or shopping online, knowing the right English vocabulary can help you communicate clearly and avoid confusion.

This lesson will teach you useful shopping and money-related words, phrases, and real-life expressions with clear examples and memory tips to help you remember them for the long term.

Shopping Vocabulary Scene. Image by Englishconv.com

🛒 Common Shopping Vocabulary

1. Shop / Store

  • Shop (British English) / Store (American English)
    Example: I’m going to the store to buy some milk.

2. Customer

  • A person who buys goods or services.
    Example: The customer asked for a refund.

3. Cashier

  • The person who takes your payment.
    Example: The cashier gave me the wrong change.

4. Discount / Sale

  • A reduced price.
    Example: These shoes are 30% off during the sale!

Memory Tip: Picture a big red tag with “SALE” — the image helps you link sales with price cuts.

5. Receipt

  • A paper or digital proof of your purchase.
    Example: Don’t forget your receipt in case you want to return it.

💳 Talking About Money

6. Price / Cost

  • How much something costs.
    Example: What’s the price of this jacket?

7. Expensive / Cheap

  • Expensive: Costs a lot of money

  • Cheap: Costs a little
    Example: This watch looks expensive, but it was actually very cheap!

8. Cash / Credit Card / Debit Card

  • Different ways to pay.
    Example: Do you accept credit cards?

Memory Tip: Link cash with coins and notes in your pocket; credit card with swiping or tapping.

🧾 Practical Phrases for Shopping

  • “How much is this?”

  • “Can I try it on?” (useful in clothing stores)

  • “Do you have this in a different size?”

  • “I’m just looking, thanks.” (if you don’t need help yet)

  • “Can I return this if it doesn’t fit?”

🧠 Tips to Remember Vocabulary Long-Term

✅ Use it in context: Imagine shopping and describe what you’re doing using new words.

✅ Label items around you: Put notes on your wallet (money), shoes (price), etc.

✅ Practice role-playing: Pretend to be a customer and a cashier.

✅ Flashcards with pictures: Visuals help you connect meaning faster.

✅ Spaced repetition: Review your new words every few days.

🎯 Mini Quiz

  1. What’s the person who takes your payment called?

  2. What’s the opposite of expensive?

  3. What do you ask if you want to know the price?

(Answers: 1. Cashier, 2. Cheap, 3. How much is this?)

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