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merchandise

[ noun mur-chuhn-dahyz, -dahys; verb mur-chuhn-dahyz ]

noun

  1. the manufactured goods bought and sold in any business.
  2. the stock of goods in a store.
  3. goods, especially manufactured goods; commodities.


verb (used without object)

merchandised, merchandising.
  1. to carry on trade.

verb (used with object)

merchandised, merchandising.
  1. to buy and sell; deal in; trade.
  2. to plan or manage the arrangement and promotion of (goods in a store):

    When you merchandise your products, promote impulse purchases by grouping like items.

merchandise

noun

  1. commercial goods; commodities
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. to engage in the commercial purchase and sale of (goods or services); trade
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈ󲹲ˌ徱, noun
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Other Word Forms

  • ·󲹲·徱·· adjective
  • ·󲹲·徱· noun
  • ܲ··󲹲·徱 adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of merchandise1

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English marchandise, from Old French; merchant, -ice
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Word History and Origins

Origin of merchandise1

C13: from Old French. See merchant
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"They've got the merchandise, the T-shirts, the bike with the correct registration plate - it makes us want to do an even better job," he says.

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Kneecap are an Irish-speaking rap trio who have courted controversy with their provocative lyrics and merchandise.

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The merchandise was so popular that Murakami and the Dodgers responded by approximating the famous words of Hall of Fame Cubs shortstop Ernie Banks: “Let’s play two!”

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He is accused of preying on poor people who were desperate to improve their lives by selling merchandise including "miracle oil".

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The company makes money from licensing fees and sells merchandise to fans.

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