merch

[ murch ]

noun

, Informal.

1. merchandise, especially as marketed to a particular fan base:

   The band sold t-shirts and other merch while on tour.

Word History and Origins

Origin of merch¹

First recorded in 1980–85; by shortening

Example Sentences

Yes, good government is all about the merch.

From Salon

Musk responded to his new job by posting on X that the “merch” will be great.

From Salon

Playing off the reference to the Shiba Inu meme associated with the cryptocurrency of the same name, Musk took to his platform shortly after the announcement to boast his key to the kingdom, writing, "The merch will be fire."

From Salon

Jack also followed the debacle with new merch with the phrase "Icky Trump."

From Salon

The group even sells merch, including crewnecks and baseball caps.

From Los Angeles Times