window-shopping
nounUK /ˈwɪn.dəʊˌʃɒp.ɪŋ/
US /ˈwɪn.doʊˌʃɑːp.ɪŋ/
Looking at things in store windows without buying them.
We spent the afternoon window-shopping on the high street.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The activity of examining shop displays for pleasure rather than to purchase.
Window-shopping is a cheap way to spend a Saturday.
3. Browsing online stores without intending to buy.
She was window-shopping on her phone during the commute.
4. A casual look at goods to compare prices or styles before deciding.
He did some window-shopping before choosing a new laptop.