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

The allegations shed light on the common industry practice of large consumer goods and food companies carefully managing their business with their largest retail customers because of the volume in sales at stake.

From The Wall Street Journal

Statistics Canada said exports in the latest quarter rose 2.4%, buoyed by shipments of energy products and consumer goods, though they were down 3.2% from the same period last year.

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Stronger exports of gold and consumer goods, including pharmaceuticals, helped increase the sum of America’s sales to foreigners.

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Also contributing to the downtick were weaker manufacturers’ new orders of consumer goods and materials and initial claims for unemployment insurance, the Conference Board’s report said.

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The bad news is that many of these companies are in slow-growth industries like consumer goods and real estate.

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