power shoppingn.

Brit.

/ˈpaʊə ˌʃɒpɪŋ/, U.S.

/ˈpaʊ(ə)r ˌʃɑpɪŋ/

Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: power n.¹, shopping n.²

Etymology: < power n.¹ + shopping n.², after power dressing n., power lunch n. at power n.¹ Compounds 3, etc.

Originally U.S.

Shopping in a determined, extravagant, or aggressive manner, esp. when intended as an expression of one's wealth or social status.

ΚΠ

1985 N.Y. Times 27 Sept. a23 (advt.) Power lunches... Power shopping... Power views.

1987 Toronto Star (Nexis) 9 Dec. d6 As the holiday season approaches and you gear up for power shopping, you might want to think about giving a present that promotes health and well-being.

1994 Minnesota Monthly Feb. 19/2 Call ahead to arrange teas for special occasions, power-shopping outings, and business meetings.

2004 Sunday Times Trav. Feb.–Mar. 130/2 She can sort out my wardrobe and let me in on the secrets of Parisienne power-shopping.

This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, December 2006; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	power shopping
释义	power shoppingn. Brit. /ˈpaʊə ˌʃɒpɪŋ/, U.S. /ˈpaʊ(ə)r ˌʃɑpɪŋ/ Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: power n.¹, shopping n.² Etymology: < power n.¹ + shopping n.², after power dressing n., power lunch n. at power n.¹ Compounds 3, etc. Originally U.S. Shopping in a determined, extravagant, or aggressive manner, esp. when intended as an expression of one's wealth or social status. ΚΠ 1985 N.Y. Times 27 Sept. a23 (advt.) Power lunches... Power shopping... Power views. 1987 Toronto Star (Nexis) 9 Dec. d6 As the holiday season approaches and you gear up for power shopping, you might want to think about giving a present that promotes health and well-being. 1994 Minnesota Monthly Feb. 19/2 Call ahead to arrange teas for special occasions, power-shopping outings, and business meetings. 2004 Sunday Times Trav. Feb.–Mar. 130/2 She can sort out my wardrobe and let me in on the secrets of Parisienne power-shopping. This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, December 2006; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.1985
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