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

The firm is part of the Angelini Industries conglomerate, which has businesses in sectors spanning consumer goods, industrial technology and healthcare.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

In March, US imports rose 2.3 percent to $381.2 billion, with increases seen in autos and parts, alongside consumer goods and industrial supplies.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Prices also rose for food, beverages, industrial supplies and, to a lesser extent, consumer goods.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

It trades in consumer goods and dominates major infrastructure sectors such as oil and gas, construction and telecommunications.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

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

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer