bargain
Something bought at a price that is lower than its real value; a very good deal
These shoes were only ten dollars — what a bargain!
boutique
A small shop that sells fashionable clothes, accessories, or other specialty items
She bought a beautiful scarf from a small boutique near the hotel.
brand loyalty
The tendency of a customer to always buy products from the same company rather than trying other brands
Her brand loyalty to that sportswear company means she has never bought shoes from any other brand.
customer service
The help and support that a company provides to people who buy or use its products
I called the customer service team and they quickly solved my problem with the broken laptop.
department store
A large shop divided into different sections, each selling a different type of product such as clothing, furniture, or electronics
We spent the whole afternoon at the department store looking for new furniture.
discount
A reduction in the usual price of something
The store is offering a 30% discount on all winter jackets this week.
high quality
Made very well, using good materials, and designed to last a long time
Although the bag was expensive, it was high quality and lasted for many years.
impulse buying
Buying something suddenly without planning to, because you see it and immediately want it
He regretted his impulse buying after he got home and realized he didn't need another pair of headphones.
outdated
No longer modern, useful, or fashionable; belonging to an earlier time
His phone is so outdated that it can no longer download new apps.
overpriced
Costing more money than something is worth
Many tourists think the restaurants near the famous landmark are overpriced.
purchase
To buy something, especially in a formal or official situation
You can purchase tickets for the concert online or at the box office.
reasonable
Not too expensive; fair in price
The hotel was clean and comfortable, and the price was very reasonable.
retail
The sale of goods directly to customers in stores or online, not in large quantities to other businesses
She works in retail at a clothing store in the city center.
return
To take something back to the store where you bought it, usually to get your money back or exchange it
The jacket was too small, so she returned it to the store the next day.
save up
To keep money over a period of time so that you can buy something in the future
He is saving up to buy a new bicycle for the summer.
shop around
To compare prices and quality in different stores before deciding what to buy
Don't buy the first laptop you see — it's better to shop around and find the best deal.
splurge
To spend a lot of money on something, especially as a treat for yourself
After months of hard work, she decided to splurge on a luxury spa weekend.
trendy
Very fashionable and popular at the present time
She always wears trendy clothes that she sees on social media.
warranty
A written promise from a company that it will repair or replace a product if it breaks or stops working within a certain period of time
The new refrigerator comes with a two-year warranty, so we don't need to worry if something goes wrong.
window shopping
The activity of looking at goods in store windows or shops without actually buying anything
Even though she had no money to spend, she enjoyed window shopping on the main street.
Match the vocabulary word with its correct definition.
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Complete each sentence with the correct word from the word bank.
Synonyms are word pairs whose meanings are the same or nearly the same. Big and large are synonyms. From each group of four words below, click the two that are synonyms.