Meaning:
To look at merchandise in a store without intending to buy it
Examples:
- Try window shopping for outfit ideas and trends; then create your own outfits with items that you find in your size.
- You don't have to leave the comfort of your living room to go window shopping.
- Some middle school students are window-shopping outside the department store.
- Gardiner was the first to miss a few days but scurrilous rumors that he was out window shopping have yet to be confirmed.
- We didn’t have any money but we enjoyed window-shopping in Fifth Avenue.
- No matter what, do your research, take your time window shopping and you are sure to come up with a look that suits your needs perfectly!
- John and I would wend our way into Westwood Village to window-shop or see a movie or buy groceries.
- Just window shopping and viewing the elaborate Christmas displays will get you in the holiday mood.
- The train was late, so I killed an hour or so window-shopping.
- After you've spent some time window shopping the various hot air popcorn poppers, you may find it difficult to make a choice.