Shop/ʃɑːp/ Definition 1 of 5Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Variants Different English-speaking countries may have unique shop names, like 'bodega' in NY. I'll grab some snacks from the bodega. Pro Tip 2/3Physical 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. Pro Tip 3/3Small Scale Shop often refers to smaller, individual retail outlets, not large department stores. The jewelry shop on Main Street is quaint and personal.