goods

British  

/ 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

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goods Cultural  

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

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goods Idioms  

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

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Example Sentences

Shein faces competition from Temu, a Chinese e-commerce company offering goods including bathing suits and dog collars at ultra-low prices.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Yuan settlement in goods and commodity trade has risen sharply, accelerating amid the conflict in the Middle East, with Iran and the United Arab Emirates signaling openness to yuan transactions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

In the 2020 “Phase One” deal, China agreed to increase purchases of U.S. goods and services by $200 billion over 2020 and 2021, but ultimately fell short of the targets.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

However, the FTC conducted a study finding eight different companies functioned as intermediaries to facilitate surveillance pricing for over 250 companies across grocery,  apparel, home goods, convenience, car rentals, online casinos and more.

From Salon • May 18, 2026

They will say he’s a pretty boy who can’t deliver the goods.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day

Related Words

• equipment
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