plural products
1
: something that is made or grown to be sold or used
dairy/software products
my favorite skin-care products
The company's newest product is selling well.
(technical) The company needs to find a way to sell more product.
—often used before another nounproduct design/development
2
: something that is the result of a process
The sap used to make maple syrup is a natural product.
This book is the product of many years of hard work.
The finished/end product was a beautiful vase.
3
: someone or something that is produced or influenced by a particular environment or experience
—+ of
People are often products of their surroundings and upbringing.
Her politeness is a product of good parenting.
My grandfather was a product of his times. [=my grandfather was like other people who grew up with him]
4
mathematics
: the number that is the result of multiplying two or more numbers
15 is the product of 3 and 5.
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“Product.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/product. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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