merchandise
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.
Examples
3 of 5The store has a lot of new merchandise today.
The store has a lot of new items for sale today.
The company must account for all incoming merchandise to ensure inventory accuracy.
The company must record all arriving goods to ensure the stock count is correct.
Check out the cool band merchandise over there!
Look at the cool band items for sale over there!
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of a 'Merchant' (the seller) selling 'Merchan-DISE' (the products, like dice in a game).
Quick Quiz
The shop sells official _____ for the new superhero movie.
Correct!
The correct answer is: merchandise
Examples
The store has a lot of new merchandise today.
everydayThe store has a lot of new items for sale today.
The company must account for all incoming merchandise to ensure inventory accuracy.
formalThe company must record all arriving goods to ensure the stock count is correct.
Check out the cool band merchandise over there!
informalLook at the cool band items for sale over there!
Global trade involves the movement of various types of merchandise across borders.
academicGlobal trade involves the movement of different types of goods across borders.
We need to clear the old merchandise before the new season starts.
businessWe need to sell the old stock before the new season begins.
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
return the merchandise
take back a product for a refund
general merchandise
a variety of different goods
promotional merchandise
items used for advertising
Often Confused With
A merchant is a person who sells, while merchandise is the stuff that is being sold.
Usage Notes
In common English, merchandise is usually an uncountable noun. It is often shortened to 'merch' in informal contexts, especially regarding bands, movies, or YouTubers.
Common Mistakes
Learners often try to pluralize it as 'merchandises'. In most cases, you should use 'merchandise' for both one item and many items.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'Merchant' (the seller) selling 'Merchan-DISE' (the products, like dice in a game).
Word Origin
From the Old French word 'merchandise', derived from 'marchand' which means merchant.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In modern pop culture, 'merch' is a major part of fan culture, where followers buy branded clothing to support their favorite creators.
Quick Quiz
The shop sells official _____ for the new superhero movie.
Correct!
The correct answer is: merchandise
Related Vocabulary
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mall
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1A 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.
tag
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1Clothes 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.
shirt
A1A shirt is a piece of clothing worn on the upper part of the body, typically featuring a collar, sleeves, and buttons down the front. It is a fundamental garment in most wardrobes, suitable for both casual and professional settings.
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