Product

/ˈprɒdʌkt/

Meaning & Definition

noun
An article or substance that is manufactured or refined for sale.
The company launched a new product that aims to reduce energy consumption.
A tangible or intangible item offered for sale.
The product range includes electronics, clothing, and home goods.
The result of a mathematical multiplication.
In mathematics, the product of two numbers is calculated by multiplying them together.
A result of a process or activity.
The team’s collaborative effort was a product of hours of brainstorming.

Etymology

Late Middle English: from Latin 'productus', meaning 'produced'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

product placement
The marketing strategy of prominently displaying products in movies or television.
product of one's environment
A person whose characteristics stem from their upbringing or surroundings.
end product
The final result of a production process.

Related Words

production
The process of creating goods and services.
producer
A person or company that makes goods.
productive
Having the ability to produce large amounts of goods.

Slang Meanings

A drug, particularly in reference to illegal substances.
He was arrested for selling product on the street.
Something that is highly sought after or in demand.
That new game console is the hottest product right now.