soft goods

plural noun

: goods that are not durable
—used especially of textile products

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Plus, soft goods and textiles are easy for potential buyers to imagine replacing. — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2026 Along with keeping things sanitary, regularly washing the soft goods in your bathroom can also keep the laundry scent in the air fresh and inviting. — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 31 May 2026 Both have recently refined their first-class services, upgrading their soft goods and culinary programs while streamlining support services. — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2026 Our mission when approaching Amazon’s merchandise, especially with soft goods, is to find the sweet spot between price point and quality. — Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for soft goods

Word History

First Known Use

1798, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of soft goods was in 1798

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“Soft goods.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soft%20goods. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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