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

But she produced the goods in her second run of two, scoring 86.50 to qualify in fifth position.

From Barron's

"There's been some signs of even more firming in goods inflation," he added in the interview which took place on Wednesday.

From Barron's

When you look at the core goods basket, almost all other categories have been trending higher External link —and all price levels are above where they were in April 2025.

From Barron's

The Wall Street Journal reporte External link d last week the administration is considering tweaking its aluminum and steel tariffs to reduce the impact on consumer goods.

From Barron's

Americans have dipped into savings to buy goods and services and they are relying more on debt — trends that can’t sustain forever.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

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