goods

/ ɡʊdz /

plural noun

1. possessions and personal property
2. sometimes singular economics commodities that are tangible, usually movable, and generally not consumed at the same time as they are produced Compare services
3. articles of commerce; merchandise
4. 1. merchandise when transported, esp by rail; freight
   2. ( as modifier )

      a goods train

5. the goods
   1. that which is expected or promised

      to deliver the goods

   2. the real thing
   3. incriminating evidence (esp in the phrase have the goods on someone )
6. a piece of goods slang.
   a person, esp a woman

goods

1. Merchandise; wares; tangible products that satisfy human wants. ( Compare services .)

Idioms and Phrases

see damaged goods ; deliver the goods ; get the goods on ; sell a bill of goods ; straight goods .

Example Sentences

But much depends on how much profit margin they have, especially if high tariffs are implemented on all imported goods, not just ones from China.

From Salon

If he goes ahead and introduces tariffs - a tax imposed by one country on the goods and services imported from another - it could lead to a rise in prices, including in the UK, economists say.

From BBC

The prospect of paying more for consumer goods was especially unappealing after years of high inflation, which has led to a persistent feeling among many people that they’re on shaky financial footing.

From Los Angeles Times

Eric Trump also suggested Swinney's original remarks could affect Scotland's ability to negotiate on tariffs - Donald Trump has vowed to tax all goods imported into the US if he returned to the White House.

From BBC

The NRF released a study that said the cost of furniture, household appliances, footwear and travel goods would also increase.

From Salon

Related Words

• equipment
• furnishings
• furniture
• property