Shopping and money in English, with pictures
This page covers common words you use when buying things and paying for them. Try reading the labels on items next time you visit a store.
/kæʃ/
Money in the form of paper notes and metal coins.
“I do not have any cash in my pocket today.”
ATM
/ˌeɪ.tiːˈem/
A machine that gives you cash from your bank account.
“He stopped at the ATM to withdraw some money.”
wallet
/ˈwɒlɪt/
A small, flat case for keeping money and bank cards.
“He took his credit card out of his leather wallet.”
purse
/pɜːrs/
A small bag used mostly by women to hold money and keys.
“She opened her purse to find her house keys.”
aisle
/aɪl/
The long narrow walking path between rows of shelves in a supermarket.
“You can find the fresh bread in the third aisle.”
/praɪs/
The amount of money you must pay to buy something.
“The price of milk went up this week.”
/ˈdɪskaʊnt/
A lower price than the usual price.
“Students get a ten percent discount at this bookstore.”
barcode
/ˈbɑːrkoʊd/
Black lines printed on an item that a computer scans for information.
“The cashier scanned the barcode on the cereal box.”
/ˈpæk.ɪdʒ/
An item or group of items wrapped in paper or cardboard.
“The postal worker delivered a heavy package this morning.”
/ˈkaʊntər/
A long flat table in a shop where workers serve customers.
“Please pay for your coffee at the front counter.”
/bɪl/
A piece of paper that shows how much money you owe.
“We asked the waiter for the dinner bill.”
vending machine
/ˈvɛndɪŋ məˌʃiːn/
A machine that sells drinks or snacks when you insert coins.
“I bought a cold soda from the vending machine.”
price tag
/praɪs tæɡ/
A small piece of paper fixed to an item showing its cost.
“Check the price tag before you buy that shirt.”
shopping bag
/ˈʃɒpɪŋ bæɡ/
A strong bag made of plastic, paper, or cloth for carrying things you buy.
“She brought a reusable shopping bag to the supermarket.”
