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mer·chan·dise
ˈmər-chən-ˌdīz 
-ˌdīs
mer·chan·dise
ˈmər-chən-ˌdīz
variants
or less commonly merchandize
merchandised also merchandized; merchandising also merchandizing
archaic
: to carry on commerce : trade
merchandiser
noun
Synonyms
Example Sentences
Noun
The merchandise will arrive by truck at noon.
He's developed his own brand of merchandise.
Verb
The political candidates are being merchandised to the public.
the now-familiar practice of stores merchandising goods at dramatically lower prices on the day after Thanksgiving
Recent Examples on the Web
Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2023
Brandt has been spotted at several 49ers games, completely decked out in team merchandise.
—Alex Gurley, Peoplemag, 20 Jan. 2023
Meanwhile, there will be on-site activities, including a soccer pitch, club mascots, team merchandise, spray tattoos and access to the Premier League trophy.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Jan. 2023
Fair condition merchandise sold by The RealReal is on average 33% cheaper that products being resold in good or excellent condition.
—Parija Kavilanz, CNN, 19 Jan. 2023
In addition, there will be a maze based on the Jumanji board game as well as themed food, drink, merchandise and hotel rooms.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 18 Jan. 2023
During the watch party, the Pro Shop tent will sell Dallas Cowboys merchandise.
—Dallas News, 18 Jan. 2023
Additionally, at the Deltona, Florida, warehouse, OSHA also cited Amazon for exposing workers to the hazard of being struck by falling boxes with merchandise.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 18 Jan. 2023
Fans can buy Coachella and artist merchandise through YouTube Shopping, while YouTube Premium subscribers will be able to access exclusive content.
—Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 17 Jan. 2023
Doug Schnitzspahn, Outside Online, 13 May 2016
From in-person meetings to sharing via email, being able to merchandise an assortment or order is a critical feature of a modern B2B platform.
—Tom Rau, Outside Online, 7 Dec. 2020
The rep has to educate the buyer on the new products, merchandise the line, take notes back and forth, and work within the confines of the buyer’s budget.
—Outside Online, 6 May 2021
Disney fans are notoriously devoted fans, and their commitment extends to merchandise the company strategically doles out to spark brand buzz and bring in big revenue.
—Laura Blasey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2022
From product placement on shelves or promotional displays to shopper messaging communicated through marketing materials or special offers, how brands and retailers merchandise their products can vary greatly.
—David Gottlieb, Forbes, 19 May 2021
According to Mente, his team had to change purchases to merchandise more suitable to what consumers were looking for during the pandemic and adjust quickly.
—Margherita Beale, Forbes, 6 May 2021
Witherspoon will reprise her role as Elle Woods, the fashion merchandising major turned Harvard Law School student from the 2001 comedy.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 19 May 2020
Mannequins were added to clothing sections, helping drive sales by showing garments merchandised as outfits.
—Sarah Halzack | Bloomberg, Washington Post, 27 Feb. 2019
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Noun
Eduard Velandia-Ventura, 36, and Michelle Duarte, 18, no address listed for either, were charged with retail theft at 3:30 p.m. Jan. 14 after taking unspecified merchandise from Nordstrom, 10 Oakbrook Center.
—Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2023
Brandt has been spotted at several 49ers games, completely decked out in team merchandise.
—Alex Gurley, Peoplemag, 20 Jan. 2023
Meanwhile, there will be on-site activities, including a soccer pitch, club mascots, team merchandise, spray tattoos and access to the Premier League trophy.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Jan. 2023
Fair condition merchandise sold by The RealReal is on average 33% cheaper that products being resold in good or excellent condition.
—Parija Kavilanz, CNN, 19 Jan. 2023
In addition, there will be a maze based on the Jumanji board game as well as themed food, drink, merchandise and hotel rooms.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 18 Jan. 2023
During the watch party, the Pro Shop tent will sell Dallas Cowboys merchandise.
—Dallas News, 18 Jan. 2023
Additionally, at the Deltona, Florida, warehouse, OSHA also cited Amazon for exposing workers to the hazard of being struck by falling boxes with merchandise.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 18 Jan. 2023
Fans can buy Coachella and artist merchandise through YouTube Shopping, while YouTube Premium subscribers will be able to access exclusive content.
—Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 17 Jan. 2023
Verb
So today, trade shows are about branding, relationships, marketing and trying to display and merchandise your product in the best light.
—Doug Schnitzspahn, Outside Online, 13 May 2016
From in-person meetings to sharing via email, being able to merchandise an assortment or order is a critical feature of a modern B2B platform.
—Tom Rau, Outside Online, 7 Dec. 2020
The rep has to educate the buyer on the new products, merchandise the line, take notes back and forth, and work within the confines of the buyer’s budget.
—Outside Online, 6 May 2021
Disney fans are notoriously devoted fans, and their commitment extends to merchandise the company strategically doles out to spark brand buzz and bring in big revenue.
—Laura Blasey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2022
From product placement on shelves or promotional displays to shopper messaging communicated through marketing materials or special offers, how brands and retailers merchandise their products can vary greatly.
—David Gottlieb, Forbes, 19 May 2021
According to Mente, his team had to change purchases to merchandise more suitable to what consumers were looking for during the pandemic and adjust quickly.
—Margherita Beale, Forbes, 6 May 2021
Witherspoon will reprise her role as Elle Woods, the fashion merchandising major turned Harvard Law School student from the 2001 comedy.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 19 May 2020
Mannequins were added to clothing sections, helping drive sales by showing garments merchandised as outfits.
—Sarah Halzack | Bloomberg, Washington Post, 27 Feb. 2019
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Word History
Etymology
Noun and Verb
Middle English marchaundise, from Anglo-French marchandise, from marcheant
First Known Use
Noun
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2
Verb
14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense
Time Traveler
The first known use of merchandise was
in the 13th century
Dictionary Entries Near merchandise
Cite this Entry
“Merchandise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/merchandise. Accessed 26 Jan. 2023.
Kids Definition
merchandise
1 of 2 noun
mer·chan·dise
ˈmər-chən-ˌdīz
-ˌdīs
: the goods that are bought and sold in trade
merchandise
2 of 2 verbˈmər-chən-ˌdīz
merchandised; merchandising
: to buy and sell : trade
especially
: to try to improve sales of goods or services by attractive presentation and publicity
merchandiser
noun
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