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Synonyms

merchandise

American  
[mur-chuhn-dahyz, -dahys, mur-chuhn-dahyz] / ˈmɜr tʃənˌdaɪz, -ˌdaɪs, ˈmɜr tʃənˌdaɪz /
Sometimes merchandize

noun

  1. the manufactured goods bought and sold in any business.

  2. the stock of goods in a store.

  3. goods, especially manufactured goods; commodities.

verb (used without object)

merchandised, merchandising

  1. to carry on trade.

verb (used with object)

merchandised, merchandising

  1. to buy and sell; deal in; trade.

  2. to plan or manage the arrangement and promotion of (goods in a store).

    When you merchandise your products, promote impulse purchases by grouping like items.
merchandise British  

noun

  1. commercial goods; commodities

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. to engage in the commercial purchase and sale of (goods or services); trade

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • merchandisable adjective
  • merchandiser noun
  • unmerchandised adjective

Etymology

Origin of merchandise

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English marchandise, from Old French; merchant, -ice

Example Sentences

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The company has also opened Mario-themed attractions at several Universal Studios resorts, as well as a string of Nintendo-branded merchandise stores in Japan and the USA.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Since becoming president, Trump has essentially replicated the formula that characterized his career as a businessman: promoting his name like a brand, engraved in gold letters on his golf clubs, hotels and merchandise.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

He shared the news online and announced he’s selling merchandise and launching a GoFundMe to raise money for his defense.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

According to analysis by sports merchandise expert Dr Peter Rohlmann, it costs about £8.50 for an official adult replica shirt to be manufactured and shipped, with an additional £9.50 cost for marketing, licensing and distribution.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

And there was no Mattie; Mr. Watson, the quiet, tan, cafe au lait owner, had sole authority over the restricted merchandise.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole

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