Money and Shopping: English Vocabulary List

having a reasonable price

"The meal is inexpensive."

"The restaurant offers inexpensive meals that are perfect for students who are on a tight budget during the school year."

‌a large building or enclosed area, where many stores are placed

"The mall is crowded."

"We spent the afternoon at the mall and bought a few things for the trip."

a person who wants to buy something, usually an expensive item

"The buyer paid quickly."

"The buyer examined the product carefully before making the final decision."

a person or company that sells something

"The seller was friendly."

"The seller explained the price and answered our questions patiently."

someone who goes to shops or online platforms to buy something

"The shopper looked busy."

"The shopper compared prices carefully before choosing what to buy."

a sum of money that has to be paid, based on one's income, to the government so it can provide people with different kinds of public services

"The tax is high."

"The government increased the tax on cigarettes hoping to discourage smoking but also generating additional revenue for public health programs and education."

expensive in way that is not reasonable

"This meal is overpriced."

"The coffee at that trendy caf� is incredibly overpriced and you can get a better cup for half the price."

to be able to pay the cost of something

"She cannot afford a new car now."

"We cannot afford to buy a new car right now because we are saving for a house."

the money that is returned to us when we have paid more than the actual cost of something

"Here is your change."

"After paying for the groceries, the cashier gave me a few coins back as my change."

to ask a person to pay a certain amount of money in return for a product or service

"They charge money."

"The hotel will charge an additional fee for room service after midnight."

a piece of metal, typically round and flat, used as money, issued by governments

"He found a coin."

"She dropped a coin into the fountain and made a wish."

the type or system of money that is used by a country

"The currency is strong."

"The value of a country's currency can fluctuate significantly based on economic stability political events and international trade relationships with other nations."

the amount of money that is reduced from the usual price of something

"The discount was helpful."

"They offered a discount on the shoes to attract more customers."

a stand or a small table or shop with an open front where people sell their goods

"The stall sells fruit."

"We stopped at a market stall to buy fresh vegetables and snacks."

to bring back a purchased item to the seller in order to receive a refund

"I will return this."

"You can return the defective merchandise for a full refund within thirty days."

something that is created or grown for sale

"This product is very good."

"The company invested heavily in research and development to create a groundbreaking new product for the market."

items made or produced for sale

"These goods are cheap."

"The store received a new shipment of high-quality goods from its international suppliers this morning."

a place in a supermarket where people pay for the goods they buy

"The checkout line was very long."

"The supermarket checkout line was moving slowly because the customer at the front was arguing about an expired coupon."

an arrangement according to which a bank keeps and protects someone's money that can be taken out or added to

"I have an account."

"He opened a new bank account to manage his savings and investments more effectively."

to have the responsibility of paying someone back a certain amount of money that was borrowed

"He owes money to the bank."

"I still owe my friend fifty dollars for the concert tickets he bought for me."

the ability to obtain goods, services, or funds based on trust, allowing payment to be deferred

"He has good credit."

"The bank approved the loan based on her excellent credit history and financial stability."

an amount of money or a favor that is owed

"The debt is large."

"He worked hard to repay the debt as quickly as possible."

to freely give goods, money, or food to someone or an organization

"People donate money to charity organizations."

"The wealthy businessman decided to donate a large sum of money to the local children's hospital."

the sum of money that is left in a bank account

"The balance is low."

"He checked his bank balance online and was relieved to see that he had enough money to cover the rent and still have some left for groceries."

the amount of money spent to do or have something

"The company is cutting down on travel expense."

"Traveling to another country for a conference is a major expense for a small startup company."

the worth of something in money

"This painting has great value."

"The antique dealer carefully assessed the intrinsic value of the rare manuscript."

a total of money, typically owed in a financial transaction

"What is the sum?"

"The final sum required for the project completion was significantly higher than initially estimated."

the complete amount or entirety of something

"The total cost is fifty dollars."

"The total cost is fifty dollars including tax and there are no hidden fees."

an item bought at a much lower price than usual

"It was a bargain."

"We found a bargain at the market and bought it immediately."

(usually plural) anything that a person has or owns at a specific time

"The possession was valuable."

"His most valuable possession was an old wristwatch that had belonged to his grandfather because it held sentimental value far beyond its monetary worth."

to be one's property

"This book belongs to the library."

"This old book used to belong to my grandmother who loved reading classic novels."

an amount of money not spent

"Saving money is important."

"Automatic monthly transfers from checking to savings helped him build an emergency fund without having to think about the decision every time."

the act or process of transforming raw materials or different components into goods that can be used by customers

"Production starts early."

"The efficient production line ensured that the new car models were manufactured and ready for sale on schedule."

equal to a specified amount of money, etc.

"The book is worth reading."

"The old painting is worth a lot of money so handle it with care."

a reduction in something such as size, amount, etc.

"We need a cut."

"The company announced a drastic cut in its operational budget due to declining profits."

great pleasure and comfort afforded by expensive food, places, or clothes

"The hotel was luxury."

"They enjoyed a luxury vacation with excellent service and beautiful views."

a unit of currency or coin used in several countries, equal to one hundredth of a dollar or pound

"The penny is small."

"He found a penny on the sidewalk and picked it up with a smile."

‌a printed form that we can write an amount of money on, sign, and use instead of money to pay for things

"Pay with a check."

"She wrote a check for the full amount to settle her outstanding balance with the vendor."

the act of selling something

"This is a sale."

"The store is having a massive sale on all winter clothing items this weekend."