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

Recently, in an effort to slim down my expenses, I’ve been reaching for more canned goods — notably, soups.

From Salon • Jun. 13, 2026

In Hollywood, a resident hired her housekeeper to help report illegal dumping of goods that are often used to construct more homeless encampments, leading to all sorts of problems.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026

Meanwhile, some services and goods being put out of reach for average Americans.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 13, 2026

While goods drove most of May’s increases, the index that tracks services still rose 0.3% month over month in May, a pullback from the 0.7% gain in April.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Clara asked, pausing in the midst of touching the baked goods next to her.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland

Related Words

• equipment
• furnishings
• furniture
• property