consumer goods

plural noun

: goods that directly satisfy human wants

Examples of consumer goods in a Sentence

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Prices for many consumer goods will go up if tariffs are established on imports from certain countries. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024 James Lindsay, the founder and CEO of Rap Snacks, has carved out a unique niche in the consumer goods industry by merging his passion for snacking and hip-hop culture. Delano Massey, Axios, 21 Dec. 2024 Its value doesn’t fluctuate wildly against consumer goods day-to-day, and it’s universally accepted. Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024 Big Lots, which is based in Columbus, Ohio, and operates more than 900 locations across the U.S., sells furniture, lawn and garden, apparel, health and beauty, and other consumer goods. Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 20 Dec. 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 3 Jan. 2025.

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consumer goods

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