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)

, mer·chan·dised, mer·chan·dis·ing.

1. to carry on trade.

verb (used with object)

, mer·chan·dised, mer·chan·dis·ing.

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

verb

1. to engage in the commercial purchase and sale of (goods or services); trade

Derived Forms

• ˈmerchanˌdiser, noun

Other Words From

• mer·chan·dis·a·ble adjective
• mer·chan·dis·er noun
• un·mer·chan·dised adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of merchandise¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of merchandise¹

C13: from Old French. See merchant

Example Sentences

Disney’s so-called experiences business, which includes the theme parks and merchandise, saw more muted growth in the fourth quarter due to inflation, cruise line expansion costs and softer results at international parks.

From Los Angeles Times

That message soon became a meme and became emblazoned on merchandise.

From BBC

The merchandise was to coincide with the highly anticipated Universal film.

From Los Angeles Times

No, fundraisers produce all kinds of poppy-related merchandise, including wreaths, brooches, umbrellas, diaries and T-shirts.

From BBC

Between Nov. 7 through Nov. 11, , Carats can visit a pop-up shop with exclusive Seventeen merchandise themed to the city, pre-party to K-pop and EDM music at Club Academy L.A., a rooftop party just for Carats, check out collaborated shops and restaurants, and see special digital billboards all over L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• vend