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

Greater yuan-denominated oil proceeds would boost Chinese goods exports and investment in yuan assets, such as offshore bonds.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Analysts will be looking at sales of home goods, clothes, and electronics—all things that contribute half of the retailer’s sales.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

The NCA said 950 people have been arrested and more than £10m worth of goods seized over the past 18 months and the new unit would help it target and disrupt more "high harm offenders".

From BBC • May 18, 2026

The contents of his kitchen—canned goods, six-packs of Dr Pepper, unopened bags of Lay’s—sat in boxes next to the front door.

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly

Related Words

• equipment
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