somewhat formal
: goods that are bought and sold
We sell quality merchandise.
The merchandise will arrive by truck at noon.
He's developed his own brand of merchandise.
merchandises; merchandised; merchandising
1
: to make the public aware of (a product being offered for sale) by using advertising and other methods
merchandising women's shoes
2
: to present (someone) to the public like a product being offered for sale
merchandise a movie star
The political candidates are being merchandised to the public.
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“Merchandise.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/merchandise. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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