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Shop

usgb/ʃɑːp/Volume
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Cultural Variants

Different English-speaking countries may have unique shop names, like 'bodega' in NY.

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I'll grab some snacks from the bodega.
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Physical Location

The word 'shop' implies a physical space you enter, unlike a 'marketplace' which can be open-air.

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Let's step inside the shop; it's cold out here.
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Small Scale

Shop often refers to smaller, individual retail outlets, not large department stores.

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The jewelry shop on Main Street is quaint and personal.
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