Merchandise: meaning, definitions and examples

Typically used in retail or business contexts, often when talking about items for sale in a store. It can also be used to describe promotional items.

• The store had new merchandise displayed in the window.
• We received a shipment of promotional merchandise for the event.

Used in marketing, advertising, and business to refer to manufactured or processed items that a company sells. This term emphasizes the end result of production processes.

• Our new line of skincare products is now available.
• The company is known for its high-quality electronic products.

A general term used in business and legal contexts, often referring to products that are transported or traded, and can include both raw materials and finished products.

• The company specializes in importing goods from Asia.
• The contract included a clause about the delivery of goods.

A broad and casual term used in everyday conversation to refer to individual units or pieces, often in various contexts including shopping and inventory.

• I need to pick up a few items from the grocery store.
• These items are on sale today.

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Use 'promote' when referring to activities aimed at encouraging the growth or increased use of a product, service, or idea.

• They hired a celebrity to promote their new line of sportswear.
• The event was designed to promote awareness about environmental issues.

The word 'market' is used in two primary contexts. It can refer to the action of promoting and selling goods or services, or it can mean the place or environment where buying and selling occur.

• They plan to market their new software to tech companies.
• She went to the farmer's market to buy fresh vegetables.

This word is best used when you want to talk about making something known to the public through various means like posters, commercials, or online ads.

• They decided to advertise the new product on social media.
• The company spent a significant budget on advertising during the holiday season.