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

Alchemy Merch, a Phoenix-area maker of custom enamel pins, patches and other apparel accessories, decided in December that it would raise prices this year after absorbing added tariff costs in 2025.

From The Wall Street Journal

When Molina started selling Altadena-themed merch on Sidecca’s website, Bolding donated three designs, including one with lively retro daisies.

From Los Angeles Times

We also have merch drops, where we’ll give away something, like straw toppers and bumper stickers, with a drink purchase.

From The Wall Street Journal

A hulking glass-and-steel cubo olimpico plays home to international TV studios, while lines of tourists wait for mascots and merch at the Olympic megastore.

From The Wall Street Journal

One of the most coveted pieces of Super Bowl merch this year won’t be sold in stores, and the NFL probably doesn’t want to see it in the stands.

From Los Angeles Times