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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soft goods

“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

It can be filled with various soft goods, such as handkerchiefs, ribbons, etc., also sweets and bonbons for distribution.

From Magic In which are given clear and concise explanations of all the well-known illusions as well as many new ones. by Stanton, Ellis