consumer goods

plural noun

: goods that directly satisfy human wants

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The consumer goods giant has been eyeing a spinoff of its grocery business. Yun Li, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2025 Such regulations often mirror those applied to other consumer goods, requiring robust oversight mechanisms to protect public health while facilitating access to the market. Robert Hoban, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025 Apparel continues to top the list of growth categories with 70% of brand owners highlighting it as a key opportunity for licensed consumer goods in 2025-26. Todd Spangler, Variety, 31 July 2025 Fashion, consumer goods, technology and electronics that were typically shipped between April and June ahead of the summer retail cycle, were largely front-loaded this year, as shippers accelerated deliveries to avoid the impact of incoming tariffs. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 31 July 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 7 Aug. 2025.

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consumer goods

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