soft goods

American  

Or softgoods

plural noun

1. the subclass of nondurable goods as represented especially by textile products, as clothing, fabrics, and bedding.

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soft goods British  

plural noun

1. textile fabrics and related merchandise

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Etymology

Origin of soft goods

First recorded in 1890–95

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• hard goods vs. soft goods

Example Sentences

“It’s going to have to be some kind of destination-entertainment tenant, versus just soft goods, apparel,” says Sevilla.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 20, 2023

One solution that is being considered is removing and replacing the soft goods around the quick disconnect.

From The Verge • Sep. 3, 2022

On the soft goods side, there was equally positive news with the improving weather.

From Golf Digest • Jun. 26, 2018

As sales of such soft goods began to outpace those of the hard, it was determined that the concern needed a name of its own.

From The New Yorker • Sep. 12, 2016

“Just so, boy,” put in his friend Bob; “say that the mate has distributed the soft goods, an’ wants some hard facts now.”

From The Lively Poll A Tale of the North Sea by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)