consumer goods

plural noun

: goods that directly satisfy human wants

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Even consumer goods in China are increasingly oriented towards dining and social activities, Bruce Pang, adjunct associate professor at CUHK Business School, said in Chinese remarks translated by CNBC. Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026 This change will appeal to voters who have been shackled by ever-increasing insurance premiums and watched prices skyrocket for consumer goods ranging from soda pop to pickup trucks. Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026 None offer the deep expertise in everything from cloth-sourcing to zip-making that is available in China, often in the necessarily small batches needed for fast-moving consumer goods. Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026 The Zero Waste Textile Expo is a free, family-friendly event designed to highlight the environmental impact of consuming fast fashion and soft consumer goods while providing education about sustainable solutions and zero waste options anyone can participate in. Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 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 Mar. 2026.

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