noun
- an archaic or deliberately quaint spelling of ‘shop’, especially used in business names to suggest old-fashioned charm
Usage: archaic spelling; often used in commercial names
Examples
- The antique shoppe on Main Street has been in business for decades.
- She opened a gift shoppe in the historic district.
- The old book shoppe had rare manuscripts on display.
- Tourists love browsing the quaint shoppes in the village.
- The candy shoppe sells handmade chocolates and fudge.