Examples of merch in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web After two decades of decline, CD sales actually increased in 2023 thanks to its popularity as a merch item at concerts (though the format was still outsold by vinyl), according to Billboard. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2024 The comedians worked for free; proceeds from tickets and merch went to charity. Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2024 Starting Saturday, the iconic burger chain’s movie and merch offers are available at local White Castle locations or through purchases at local grocery stores. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 19 Apr. 2024 And Howie wearing my merch on-stage was spectacular – a full-circle, pinch-me moment. Leena Tailor, Variety, 17 Apr. 2024 New merch for the team and the WNBA also hit the shelves in time for the start of the league's season next month. The Indianapolis Star, 16 Apr. 2024 In the sprawling fashion show that will be the 2024 Summer Olympics — the various ceremonial fits, the performance uniforms, the podium kit, the merch — there is perhaps no more freighted look than what the French delegation will wear to the opening ceremony. Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 16 Apr. 2024 Among them are a successful trademark registration for musical sound recordings, as well as pending applications for Neptunes clothing and other merch. Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 1 Apr. 2024 Awards The top three male and female winners in the 5K, 10K, and 15K races will be announced at the Post Race Party at William G. Milliken State Park following the run, and receive 100% off next year's registration and a $40 merch coupon. Detroit Free Press, 12 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of merch was in 1982

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“Merch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/merch. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.

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