English Expression · Intermediate
swap shop
An agency that provides a communication channel where items, especially secondhand ones, are traded or sold
Pronunciation: say swap shop
Meaning
An agency that provides a communication channel where items, especially secondhand ones, are traded or sold.
Example
The community center hosts a weekly swap shop where neighbors can exchange books and household items.
The community center hosts a weekly swap shop where neighbors can exchange books and household items.
Practice tips
- Practice swap shop out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.