Grocery & Food

Impulse buy

ˈɪmpʌls baɪ

noun

What does Impulse buy mean?

An unplanned purchase made on the spot.

Example sentence

"The candy at checkout is a classic impulse buy."

American usage tip

Stores design checkout lanes for impulse buys.

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