
Shop
Cultural Variants
Different English-speaking countries may have unique shop names, like 'bodega' in NY.
I'll grab some snacks from the bodega.
Physical Location
The word 'shop' implies a physical space you enter, unlike a 'marketplace' which can be open-air.
Let's step inside the shop; it's cold out here.
Small Scale
Shop often refers to smaller, individual retail outlets, not large department stores.
The jewelry shop on Main Street is quaint and personal.
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BazaarBoutiqueEmporiumMarketOutletStoreSupermarket
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