A1 noun Neutral #856 most common

goods

/ɡʊdz/

Goods are items or products that are made to be sold to people. In shopping, this word refers to the physical things you can see and touch in a store, like food, clothes, or toys.

Examples

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1

The supermarket sells many fresh goods.

The store sells many fresh products.

2

The transport of goods is essential for the economy.

Moving products is important for the country's money system.

3

I got the goods from the shop yesterday.

I bought the items at the store yesterday.

Word Family

Noun
goods
Adverb
well
Adjective
good
Related
goodness
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Memory Tip

Think of the 'good' things you buy at a store. If they are good, you want to take those 'goods' home!

Quick Quiz

The truck is carrying __________ to the market.

Correct!

The correct answer is: goods

Examples

1

The supermarket sells many fresh goods.

everyday

The store sells many fresh products.

2

The transport of goods is essential for the economy.

formal

Moving products is important for the country's money system.

3

I got the goods from the shop yesterday.

informal

I bought the items at the store yesterday.

4

Economists study the production of goods and services.

academic

Experts look at how products and help are created.

5

We need to check the quality of the imported goods.

business

We must check if the products from other countries are good.

Word Family

Noun
goods
Adverb
well
Adjective
good
Related
goodness

Common Collocations

household goods items used in a home
luxury goods expensive and non-essential items
leather goods products made from leather
consumer goods products bought by regular people
baked goods food made in an oven like bread or cake

Common Phrases

goods and services

all products and professional help sold in an economy

damaged goods

items that are broken or not perfect

deliver the goods

to do what is expected or promised

Often Confused With

goods vs good

Good is an adjective describing quality (a good book), while goods is a plural noun meaning products.

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Usage Notes

The word 'goods' is always plural when it refers to products. You cannot say 'a goods' or 'one goods'.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often try to use 'good' as a singular noun for an object (e.g., 'I bought a good'). Instead, they should say 'I bought a product' or 'I bought some goods'.

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Memory Tip

Think of the 'good' things you buy at a store. If they are good, you want to take those 'goods' home!

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Word Origin

From the Middle English word 'god', which meant property or benefit.

Grammar Patterns

Always plural: 'The goods are ready.' Used with plural determiners: 'These goods', 'Many goods'.
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Cultural Context

In many English-speaking countries, 'baked goods' is a specific category in supermarkets for bread, cookies, and cakes.

Quick Quiz

The truck is carrying __________ to the market.

Correct!

The correct answer is: goods

More Shopping words

mall

A1

A mall is a large building or a group of buildings that contains many different shops and stores connected by walkways. It is a central place where people go to shop, eat at food courts, and sometimes see movies.

supermarket

A1

A large self-service store that sells a wide variety of food, drinks, and household products. It is organized into aisles where customers use baskets or carts to collect their items before paying at a checkout counter.

bakery

A1

A bakery is a place where bread, cakes, pastries, and other flour-based foods are baked and sold. It is a specialized shop that often serves as a local source for fresh breakfast items and desserts.

cashier

A1

A person whose job is to receive and pay out money in a shop, bank, or restaurant. They usually work at a checkout or a counter to handle customer transactions and provide receipts.

merchandise

A1

Merchandise refers to goods or products that are bought and sold in a business or store. It is a collective term used to describe all the items available for customers to purchase.

tag

A1

A small piece of paper, plastic, or metal attached to an object to provide information about it. In shopping, it usually shows the price, size, or brand of the product.

package

A1

A package is an object or group of items wrapped together in paper or packed in a box. It is commonly used for items sent through the mail or products bought in a store.

container

A1

A container is an object used for holding or carrying things, such as a box, bottle, or jar. In a shopping context, it often refers to the packaging that holds food or products.

wrapper

A1

A piece of paper, plastic, or thin metal foil that is used to cover or protect something, especially food. It is usually removed and thrown away before the item is used or eaten.

clothes

A1

Clothes are the items such as shirts, trousers, and dresses that people wear to cover their bodies. This word is always plural and refers to the garments used for protection, comfort, or fashion.

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