merchandise

American  

[mur-chuhn-dahyz, -dahys, mur-chuhn-dahyz] / ˈmɜr tʃənˌdaɪz, -ˌdaɪs, ˈmɜr tʃənˌdaɪz /

Sometimes merchandize

noun

1. the manufactured goods bought and sold in any business.

2. the stock of goods in a store.

3. goods, especially manufactured goods; commodities.

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verb (used without object)

merchandised, merchandising

1. to carry on trade.

verb (used with object)

merchandised, merchandising

1. to buy and sell; deal in; trade.

2. to plan or manage the arrangement and promotion of (goods in a store).

   When you merchandise your products, promote impulse purchases by grouping like items.

merchandise British  

noun

1. commercial goods; commodities

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verb

1. to engage in the commercial purchase and sale of (goods or services); trade

Other Word Forms

• merchandisable adjective
• merchandiser noun
• unmerchandised adjective

Etymology

Origin of merchandise

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English marchandise, from Old French; merchant, -ice

Example Sentences

In October, the World Trade Organization estimated that global merchandise trade volume would grow 2.4% this year, up from its August prediction of 0.9%.

From The Wall Street Journal

Supporters flooded social media with memes and sold T-shirts and other merchandise.

From The Wall Street Journal

Private consumption is the primary driver of growth, with limited dependence on merchandise exports, a large service sector and relatively little manufacturing as a share of GDP.

From Barron's

Private consumption is the primary driver of growth, with limited dependence on merchandise exports, a large service sector and relatively little manufacturing as a share of GDP.

From Barron's

It was instrumental in growing new branches of business for Netflix, including live events, a Broadway production and inspired brands eager to partner on licensed merchandise.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• commodity
• material
• product
• stock
• stuff