consumer goods

plural noun

: goods that directly satisfy human wants

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Plants are also a primary source of consumer goods, such as building materials, textile fibers, and pharmaceuticals. Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026 The early work of the NBS focused primarily on consumer goods, but war changed that as well, and the bureau was quickly called to help fix the issue of national manufacturing unevenness. Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026 Conflict in the Middle East is rippling through the oil industry and into consumer goods, with analysts warning bottled water prices could rise in the coming months. Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026 The majority of American retailers are planning to raise prices—again—in 2026, as tariff turmoil continues to roil the supply chain for consumer goods. Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 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 4 Apr. 2026.

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