consumer goods

plural noun

: goods that directly satisfy human wants

Examples of consumer goods in a Sentence

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A number of consumer goods multinationals have quit Nigeria in recent years because skyrocketing inflation, triggered by the devaluation of the naira, has curtailed the spending of most shoppers. Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 18 July 2025 Transactions at wholesale clubs that sell consumer goods and services through a membership model can also be done without cash. Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 17 July 2025 Among the most telling categories are basic consumer goods and cars. Paolo Confino, Fortune, 17 July 2025 As products shift from light consumer goods to heavier appliances or perishable items, the system can evolve without massive reinvestment in hardware. Jay Shah, Forbes.com, 17 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 30 Jul. 2025.

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