consumer goods

plural noun

: goods that directly satisfy human wants

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The Arena’s new hires will work with top talent to continue the expansion of the company’s slate, supporting its mission of building a fandom ecosystem consisting of premium film and television, fan-first experiences, and consumer goods. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 24 June 2026 That price-performance trajectory is unlike anything else in the history of consumer goods. Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 Edgewell Personal Care — Shares jumped more than 14% following a Bloomberg News report, citing people familiar, that said the consumer goods company rejected an unsolicited takeover offer at $30 a share from private equity firm Yellow Wood Partners. Sarah Min,fred Imbert, CNBC, 23 June 2026 This covers consumer goods in general, although apparel is one of the top categories. Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 23 June 2026 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 3 Jul. 2026.

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