What does shopworn mean?
Shopworn means Of a product in a retail store: damaged from being on display and handled by customers, etc.; shop-soiled..
Shopworn
/ˈʃɒpwɔːn/ · adjective
Meaning
Of a product in a retail store: damaged from being on display and handled by customers, etc.; shop-soiled..
Definitions by Sense
- Of a product in a retail store: damaged from being on display and handled by customers, etc.; shop-soiled.
- (figurative) Not fresh or new.
Example Sentences
The handbag looks nice, but shopworn.
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Synonyms for shopworn
Antonyms for shopworn
Related Words
Word Forms
- more shopworn
- most shopworn
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for shopworn?
Common synonyms include banal, trite, stock, hackneyed.
What is the opposite of shopworn?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use shopworn in a sentence?
The handbag looks nice, but shopworn.
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