consumer goods

American  

[kuhn-soo-mer goodz] / kənˈsu mər ˌgʊdz /

plural noun

Economics.

1. goods that are bought and used in satisfaction of human wants, as clothing, food, or appliances, and are not utilized in any further production (capital goods ).

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consumer goods British  

plural noun

1. goods that satisfy personal needs rather than those required for the production of other goods or services Compare capital goods

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consumer goods Cultural  

1. Goods, such as food and clothing, that satisfy human wants through their consumption or use. (Compare capital goods.)

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Etymology

Origin of consumer goods

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

Despite recent market volatility, demand for new listings in Asia has been encouraging since the start of the year, with investors showing stronger interest in recession-resistant sectors such as healthcare and consumer goods.

From The Wall Street Journal

The consumer goods company on Friday reported a profit of $143.5 million, or 60 cents a share, compared with a profit of $189.2 million, or 76 cents a share, a year earlier.

From The Wall Street Journal

Drugs and consumer goods both showed sharp declines.

From MarketWatch

The results come after fellow consumer goods company Procter & Gamble said last week sales ticked up in its most recent quarter as profit fell due to higher restructuring costs.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Many consumer goods businesses are facing this dynamic.”

From Barron's