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

Over the summer, the Grammy-winning Tedeschi Trucks Band apologized to fans after discovering that one of their tour posters — sold as merchandise — had been generated by AI.

From Salon

Mace said her measures, which would require approval, are to protect women and girls, then launched a new line of merchandise to profit off her stance.

From Los Angeles Times

According to Brentwood police, Bates, who was on probation, and two other women had stolen $10,000 worth of merchandise from the store and fled by car.

From Los Angeles Times

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

Related Words

• vend