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

The Panmure note emphasizes that it is high-tech goods and industrial inputs where China export volumes have risen while prices have fallen, often by more than 50%, Klement observes.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

The Census Bureau releases the durable goods report for March.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

Delivering on those promises may prove challenging given Israeli restrictions on goods entering the enclave.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

US tariffs have hit their earnings given they import goods made in Asia.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

“So, I’m going to get an exorcism from someone who knowingly buys stolen goods? I’m sure that’s going to go perfectly well. Like getting teeth pulled by a grave robber.”

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

Related Words

• equipment
• furnishings
• furniture
• property