Shopping is a popular activity that involves the exchange of goods and services for money. The term shopping can be broken down into several components, such as PATRONAGE, BUYING, CART, SPREE, MALL, and BAG. PATRONAGE is the support given to a business or organization by its customers. BUYING is the act of obtaining goods or services in exchange for money. A CART is a vehicle used for carrying goods, usually pushed or pulled by a person. A SPREE is a period of unrestrained BUYING or spending. A MALL is a large building or complex containing a variety of stores and shops. Finally, a BAG is a container made of paper, plastic, or cloth, used for carrying items.