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 (contrasted with 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

She added that the latest imports uptick was broad-based and led by consumer goods, with "about half the strength attributed to pharmaceutical preparations."

From Barron's • Jul. 7, 2026

The early 1970s group spanned industrials, consumer goods, retail and technology.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026

This is not the first time Dettol, which is owned by British consumer goods company Reckitt, has found itself at the centre of controversy in China.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

Nestlé isn’t the only consumer goods giant that’s spinning off large parts of its business.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

New consumers, he reasoned, would need new consumer goods.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer