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

You may have already stocked up on championship merchandise, but you and your family would like to see the Dodgers in person.

From Los Angeles Times

Each shop or closet is an amalgamation of history, energy and life, merchandised for discovery.

From Los Angeles Times

Alongside the lies and conspiracy theories, Jones used Infowars to sell millions of dollars’ worth of merchandise such as DVDs and T-shirts, building a media empire that spanned the web, radio and subscription video.

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The company’s so-called experiences division, which consists of its theme parks, cruise line, luxury travel experiences and merchandise, contributed nearly 60% of Disney’s operating income this fiscal year.

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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

Related Words

• vend