Merchandise

/ˈmɜːr.tʃən.daɪs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Goods that are bought and sold.

The store had a wide variety of merchandise, including clothes, electronics, and toys.

Products offered for sale in a retail setting.

The new merchandise arrived just in time for the holiday shopping season.

Items available for trade or sale, also applicable in a broader economic context.

The online marketplace features both new and used merchandise from various sellers.

verb

To promote or sell goods, typically in a retail setting.

The retailer plans to merchandise their new product line through social media campaigns.

To arrange or present goods for sale in an appealing manner.

The visual merchandiser worked hard to merchandise the store's displays to attract customers.

Middle English: from Old French 'marchand', based on Latin 'mercari' meaning 'to trade'.

branded merchandise

Products that are sold under a specific brand's name.

merchandising strategy

A plan for promoting and selling products.

licensed merchandise

Goods produced under license from a brand or franchise.

merchant

A person or company engaged in commercial trade.

market

A place or area where buying and selling occurs.

Merch

I just bought some new merch from my favorite band.

Swag

He showed off his new swag from the music festival.