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consumer goods

plural noun

: goods that directly satisfy human wants

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Multinational consumer goods and personal care corporation Kimberly Clark recently announced plans to acquire Kenvue. Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 21 Nov. 2025 But growing political pressure, particularly from the retail, fashion and consumer goods sectors, pushed lawmakers to speed up that deadline. Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 2025 In Thailand, the Chinese export tsunami has precipitated a crisis among smaller firms making car parts, electrical equipment, and consumer goods, stoking fears of deindustrialization. Andy Browne, semafor.com, 13 Nov. 2025 Branch brings more than 20 years of leadership experience across beauty and consumer goods, including Estée Lauder, L’Oréal, Diageo and Kraft Foods. Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025 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 29 Nov. 2025.

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consumer goods

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