consumer goods

[ kuhn-soo-mer goodz ]

plural noun

, Economics.

1. goods that are bought and used in satisfaction of human wants, as clothing, food, or appliances, and are not utilized in any further production ( capital goods ).

consumer goods

plural noun

1. goods that satisfy personal needs rather than those required for the production of other goods or services Compare capital goods

consumer goods

1. Goods , such as food and clothing, that satisfy human wants through their consumption or use. ( Compare capital goods .)

Word History and Origins

Origin of consumer goods¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

“To me, that’s the difference between mainstream consumer goods versus luxury goods. The cleats signified something that I wanted to be a part of.”

From Los Angeles Times

The falling price of fuel will come as a boost to drivers, who have been hit hard in recent years by higher prices for all consumer goods.

From BBC

A jump in rates tends to bring down prices by making it harder to borrow, so people spend less on everything from consumer goods to homes and business equipment.

From BBC

Much the same is true of other consumer goods and services, including dining out and personal care services such as hair salons as well as housing.

From Los Angeles Times

At the broker’s direction, the Chinese national would transfer money to a manufacturer in China that produced either consumer goods, such as electronics and clothing, or chemicals used to make synthetic drugs, Estrada said.

From Los Angeles Times