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Goods

GUDZ/ɡʊdz/

Goods are things made to be sold: household goods, damaged goods, goods train (a train for products). Good without s is the adjective (a good shop). Shopping is the activity; goods are the items. Stuff is informal. Luggage is what you travel with, not shop stock. Goods takes a plural verb: the goods are cheap.

Meaning

Things that are made to be sold.

Examples

  • “The shop sells household goods.”
  • “The greengrocer’s goods looked fresh.”
  • “This supermarket sells electrical goods on the first floor.”

Good to know

household/electrical goods. Adjective: good. Informal: stuff. Plural verb: goods are…

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