merchandise

Sometimes mer·chan·dize

[mur-chuhn-dahyz, -dahys, 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)

merchandised, merchandising 

1. to carry on trade.

verb (used with object)

merchandised, merchandising 

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

Other Word Forms

• merchandisable adjective
• merchandiser noun
• unmerchandised 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

One aspect will always remain an anomaly: merchandise booths.

From Los Angeles Times

The tennis star reunited with the boy over the weekend, sharing clips of him giving the young fan a cap and other merchandise on Instagram.

From BBC

When the facility first opened, the Florida Republican Party commissioned Alligator Alcatraz merchandise: t-shirts, caps and beer coolers.

From BBC

Many are independents who have built businesses by posting content, making money through ads, brand deals and merchandise.

From Los Angeles Times

Ultraman brought no merchandise with him, but he did bring an evil nemesis, who tried to steal the show during the ceremonial first pitch.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• commodity 
• material 
• product 
• stock 
• stuff