merch

[murch]

noun

Informal.

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

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of merch¹

First recorded in 1980–85; by shortening

Example Sentences

“There was a random table with all the merch in the entire arena. It was basically just a guy with some T-shirts.”

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“If I just create bootleg merch, then nobody wins, and I don’t prove my point that this is a very valuable and lucrative space,” she said.

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“We’re proud to work with a women-owned brand that not only celebrates the players and our fans, but also challenges the traditional idea of what sports merch can look like,” said Edison.

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In the meantime, they couldn’t wait to get back home, where their “Showgirl” merch was waiting for them.

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Others sported various Swift tour merch, sequined scarves and showgirl-inspired attire.

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