price-hunting
nounUK /ˈpraɪsˌhʌntɪŋ/
US /ˈpraɪsˌhʌntɪŋ/
Looking for the cheapest price before you buy something.
Mom spent all Saturday price-hunting for a new washing machine.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Searching many stores or websites to find the lowest cost for a product.
Price-hunting online saved us almost fifty dollars on the tickets.
3. The habit of checking prices carefully before spending money.
His price-hunting means he never pays full price for anything.
4. A shopping activity focused on finding good deals rather than buying quickly.
Price-hunting takes patience, but the savings are worth it.