merch

noun

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

Examples of merch in a Sentence

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In lieu of a team badge, the jerseys in Mamdani’s municipal merch drop feature a soccer ball emblem. — Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 28 June 2026 Moore reposted the photo on X showing the young fan excitedly holding up his new merch. — Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 Easing in lets kids absorb the energy gradually, gives you time to find your seats, hit the bathroom and grab snacks or merch without missing the opening notes. — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2026 In photos obtained by Just Jared, the 44-year-old hitmaker showed her 56-year-old man love in a sweet way—by rocking his merch. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 26 June 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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mercery
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merchandisable
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“Merch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/merch. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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