Definition of dry goods
: textiles, ready-to-wear clothing, and notions as distinguished especially from hardware and groceries
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First Known Use of dry goods
1657
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playDefinition of dry goods for English Language Learners
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: items (such as tobacco, tea, and coffee) that do not contain liquid
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: items made of cloth (such as fabrics, lace, and ribbon)
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