merch

noun

ˈmərch How to pronounce merch (audio)
: merchandise sense 1

Examples of merch in a Sentence

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Trump’s rallies for Republican midterm candidates have given some sellers a boost even as other MAGA merch sales slow. — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026 And beyond the lingerie, there's plenty of merch for fans looking to pick up something giftable such as tee shirts, sweatshirts, socks and tote bags. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026 In her lawsuit against LVRN, filed in Atlanta in August, Walker alleges the firm fraudulently hid money from her by running a YouTube page in her name and selling merch that used her name and likeness—both without informing or paying her. — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 14 Oct. 2026 Some show-goers made their way to La Défense Arena to see her perform, showing up clad in Celine Dion merch to the runways thereafter. — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for merch

Word History

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of merch was in 1982

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“Merch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/merch. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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