dry goods
plural noun
1
: grocery items (such as tobacco, sugar, flour, and coffee) that do not contain liquid
2
: textiles, ready-to-wear clothing, and notions as distinguished especially from hardware and groceries
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Installing an oversized pegboard in the pantry can be a great way to organize dry goods, spices, and extra cookware that would otherwise disappear into the back of a shelf.
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Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2026
Store dry goods in clear jars to keep things streamlined and cohesive.
—Jane Kim, The Spruce, 11 June 2026
Use the four adjustable shelves to store dry goods or cleaning supplies, and leave room on top for a decorative touch or additional storage.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
Also, check out the island cuisine, showcases of dry goods, cultural exhibits and interactive experiences, as well as an arts and craft activity presented by the Island Space Caribbean Museum.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2026
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Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2026
Store dry goods in clear jars to keep things streamlined and cohesive.
—Jane Kim, The Spruce, 11 June 2026
Use the four adjustable shelves to store dry goods or cleaning supplies, and leave room on top for a decorative touch or additional storage.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
Also, check out the island cuisine, showcases of dry goods, cultural exhibits and interactive experiences, as well as an arts and craft activity presented by the Island Space Caribbean Museum.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for dry goods
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“Dry goods.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dry%20goods. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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dry goods
plural noun
: cloth goods (as fabrics, lace, and ribbon)
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