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

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consumer goods

For a Japanese company to leverage Ohtani and the Dodgers to introduce itself to an American audience is nothing new — not just for tangible consumer goods, but also for animated characters.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 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

“The current slowdown is well expected as the support from the consumer goods subsidies fades out,” said Zhiwei Zhang, economist at Pinpoint Asset Management.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 31, 2026

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

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer