merch

noun

ˈmərch How to pronounce merch (audio)
: merchandise sense 1

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In addition to the vintage shopping experience, there are daily talks by collectors and other opinion leaders, an exhibition celebrating the brand’s history, an exclusive merch shop and a Ralph’s Coffee truck. — Kelly Wetherille, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026 Dolly Faibyshev for The New York Times Lines are part of the landscape in New York, where people are willing to wait for everything from frozen yogurt to Harry Styles merch to theater tickets. — Mariah Kreutter, New York Times, 22 Oct. 2026 Pre-game gatherings, field access, special merch and free food are just a few of those opportunities, the hosts say. — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 20 Oct. 2026 Trump’s rallies for Republican midterm candidates have given some sellers a boost even as other MAGA merch sales slow. — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for merch

Word History

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of merch was in 1982

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“Merch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/merch. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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