merch

American  

[murch] / mɜrtʃ /

noun

Informal.

1. merchandise, especially as marketed to a particular fan base.

   The band sold t-shirts and other merch while on tour.

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Etymology

Origin of merch

First recorded in 1980–85; by shortening

Example Sentences

In Los Angeles, the interest in the show has inspired other events as well, like “Heated Rivalry”-themed hot yoga and comedy shows, and fan-made merch, ranging from cozy blankets to graphic tees to custom hockey jerseys, has become ubiquitous.

From Los Angeles Times

Ask a viewer on their umpteenth rewatch of “Heated Rivalry,” or a fan in the comments of a meticulous scene breakdown on TikTok, or a Hollanov enthusiast decked in cheeky merch, and the answer is consistently clear: The “Heated Rivalry” universe is a world that feels good to inhabit and revisit.

From Los Angeles Times

The merch, collected editions, and tie-in products were a regular presence at every nearby bookstore, and after YouTube took off, I began tuning in to the animated shorts uploaded to Dilbert’s official channel, drawing endless amusement from Dogbert’s lush bass voice and Wally’s nasal whine.

From Slate

“Whether it’s the merch or the Zoom or the media appearances, I’m trying to get this out in the biggest way possible,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

When parents of the ’90s and ’00s were spending the holiday season waiting in line to push and shove for Tickle Me Elmos and Furbies, did they ever imagine their children would do the same for movie merch?

From Salon