small goods
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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In Beijing, Fang Wen, whose daughter studies at Rice University in Houston, said she relies on her to bring back small goods, such as cosmetics, apparel and jewelry.
From Reuters • Dec. 18, 2015
The brightly colored bags, iPhone cases, wallets and other small goods adorned with Roy Lichtenstein-esque comic art — well, they pop.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 13, 2013
People are selling small goods, like “small treats” they cook in the park, she reported, and they are salvaging materials through the rubble.
From New York Times • Jan. 22, 2010
After a time he abandoned the barber shop to continue as a tradesman in tobacco, candy and other small goods.
From Time Magazine Archive
And because her knowledge at first is imperfect, not being experienced or instructed, small goods seem to her great, therefore she begins with desiring them.
From Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 11 by Mabie, Hamilton Wright
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