Pronunciation

/ɡʊdz/

Definitions

• Noun: (plural form, no singular) The tangible items that are produced for sale or trade; merchandise or commodities. For example: “The store sells a wide range of goods, from clothing to electronics.”

  • In legal or commercial contexts, it can also refer to movable personal property, excluding land and buildings. Example: “The merchant transported his goods by sea to various markets.”
  • As a collective term, it can denote possessions or wealth in the form of material things. Example: “Their family’s goods were confiscated during the war.”

Phrases

• “Buy goods” means to purchase products or commodities.
• “Goods and services” refers collectively to everything that is offered for sale in an economy.
• “Bespoke goods” are custom-made products designed to individual specifications.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The shopkeeper displayed his wares, hoping to sell his goods before the end of the day.”
• “They carefully inventoried their household goods before moving to a new country.”
• “Fair trade organizations ensure that producers in developing countries receive fair prices for their goods.”

Synonyms

• Merchandise
• Commodities
• Products
• Possessions
• Wares
• Articles
• Stock
• Inventory
• Chattels