soft goods

plural noun

: goods that are not durable
used especially of textile products

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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 Frette’s soft goods have been bring traditional Italian craftsmanship to life for over a century. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 13 Mar. 2026 Subsequently, Eric attacked the advertising and client roster, from textiles to soft goods, inspection, apparel, software, manufacturing, sourcing, and technology, through learning about client’s needs, goals, and ultimately creating custom marketing plans and concepts. Footwear News, 7 Mar. 2026 Many thrift stores don't have the resources or capacity to wash items before putting them on the racks, so making sure your soft goods are clean before donating is a huge help. Kate McKenna, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 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 4 Apr. 2026.

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