consumer goods

plural noun

: goods that directly satisfy human wants

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Tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China – the three largest U.S. trading partners – would have massive implications for the U.S. economy and could raise prices on a range of consumer goods and agricultural products. Jacob Pramuk, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2025 Most consumer goods and services became more affordable over time, and interest rates steadily declined until after the COVID-19 pandemic. Norbert Michel, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025 As with other consumer goods retailers, companies selling cars and parts plan to pass on the cost of higher tariffs to consumers. Nerdwallet, Twin Cities, 20 Jan. 2025 Sales of consumer goods grew a moderate 3.5 percent year-over-year and reached 487.8 billion renminbi, or $66.5 billion. Denni Hu, WWD, 17 Jan. 2025 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 30 Jan. 2025.

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consumer goods

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