consumer goods

plural noun

: goods that directly satisfy human wants

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The agency also has broad oversight of a swath of consumer goods, including cosmetics, electronic cigarettes and most foods. Aleccia Washington, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024 Exactly how much money is lost when that happens varies by industry, from $36,000 per hour in the fast moving consumer goods space to an average of $125,000 per hour in the energy and heavy industry sectors. Chris Turlica, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 Profit also rose at the BNSF railroad, which shipped more consumer goods, and Berkshire Hathaway Energy, where operating expenses declined. Reuters, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024 Villaseñor, who is also a minority owner of the team, stated his overall goal for the appointment is to turn the club into a lifestyle brand, looking at areas such as fashion, hospitality and consumer goods. Layla Ilchi, WWD, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for consumer goods 

Word History

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of consumer goods was in 1901

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“Consumer goods.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consumer%20goods. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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consumer goods

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