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

Koc Holding is a family-run conglomerate set up in the 1920s whose main sectors are energy, automotive, durable consumer goods and finance, although it is also involved in technology, food, retail, tourism, agriculture and shipbuilding.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

Economists say tariffs have helped push up the cost of consumer goods and have made manufacturing in the U.S. more expensive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Meanwhile, the diesel fuel that powers the trucks hauling car parts — plus all sorts of consumer goods and produce — is $5.65 a gallon, up from $3.53 a year ago.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Imports into Canada slipped after reaching a record high in February, led by drops in consumer goods, as well as lower imports of items including clothing, food products and meat.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

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

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer