goods

/ ɡʊdz /

plural noun

1. possessions and personal property

2. (sometimes singular) economics commodities that are tangible, usually movable, and generally not consumed at the same time as they are produced Compare services

3. articles of commerce; merchandise

4. 1. merchandise when transported, esp by rail; freight

   2. ( as modifier )

      a goods train

5. 1. informal,  that which is expected or promised

      to deliver the goods

   2. slang,  the real thing

   3. slang,  incriminating evidence (esp in the phrase have the goods on someone )

6. slang,  a person, esp a woman

goods

1. Merchandise; wares; tangible products that satisfy human wants. (Compare services.)

Idioms and Phrases

see damaged goods; deliver the goods; get the goods on; sell a bill of goods; straight goods.

Example Sentences

Across Africa, more than 30 countries currently export over 6,000 products to the US under Agoa, ranging from textiles to agricultural goods.

From BBC

It is critical to prevent munitions from entering Gaza and to facilitate the rapid and secure flow of goods to rebuild and revitalize Gaza.

From BBC

VAT is levied at a standard rate of 20% on most goods and services in the UK, unless they are classed as reduced or zero-rated.

From BBC

British companies wanting to export military goods have to apply for a licence from the government.

From BBC

The idea is to promote sustainability by encouraging people to buy fewer goods they will only use occasionally.

From BBC

Related Words

• equipment 
• furnishings 
• furniture 
• property