MERCHANDISE Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈmər-chən-ˌdīz

Definition of merchandise

as in goods

products that are bought and sold in business we stock only the finest-quality merchandise in this store

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verb

ˈmər-chən-ˌdīz

variants also merchandize

as in to sell

to offer for sale to the public the now-familiar practice of stores merchandising goods at dramatically lower prices on the day after Thanksgiving

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buy
purchase

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Recent Examples of merchandise

Noun

In recent years Sealand has generated revenue by hosting Internet servers, granting noble titles to people across the globe, and selling Sealand merchandise online. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 June 2026 The grand prize package includes round-trip coach airfare for up to six travelers, one rental vehicle, four nights of hotel accommodations, a visit to one national park, a national parks essentials kit and special Whataburger merchandise. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2026

Verb

It’s all curated by owner Sylvie Chateigner, who has methodically merchandised the store by color. — Clara Giampellegrini, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026 Lindsay also discusses the brand’s expansion of IP, including Pablo Sanchez, from video games to merchandise and streaming programming. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for merchandise

Recent Examples of Synonyms for merchandise

Noun

This World Cup has been bringing the absolute goods from day one.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
White delivery vans with orange Katapulk logos splashed across each side delivered goods all over the island.

— Rick Jervis, USA Today, 1 July 2026

Definition of goods

Noun

Other commodities are also at risk of being affected by an El Nino which results from above average temperatures in the Pacific Ocean which can distort normal weather patterns.

— Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Nineteen commodities vessels entered the Gulf on Monday, matching the number of entries by such ships recorded last Wednesday, when total crossings reached a wartime high of 70, Kpler data showed.

— Alex Sundby, CBS News, 30 June 2026

Definition of commodities

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