piece goods

plural noun

1. goods, especially fabrics, sold at retail by linear measure.

piece goods

plural noun

1. goods, esp fabrics, made in standard widths and lengths Also calledyard goods

Word History and Origins

Origin of piece goods¹

First recorded in 1655–65

Example Sentences

Fixing her mouth like saying prune, she just went on studying the piece goods.

From Literature

Families who sew clothing for their children can use the vouchers to buy piece goods.

From Washington Times

She had once gone to the ladies’ room in the morning and been found by Mr. Gonzalez late that afternoon asleep on a pile of piece goods in the factory loft.

From Literature

An effort was made some years back to resuscitate the industry by the offer of a Government bonus upon manufactured piece goods.

From Project Gutenberg

The Persian imports and exports through Baghdad are classified thus: Manufactured goods, including Manchester piece goods, and continental woollens and cottons, 7000 to 8000 loads.

From Project Gutenberg