Synonyms of goods

goods

noun

plural of good

1

as in merchandise

products that are bought and sold in business

had a hard time selling leftover Easter goods that were still on the shelves by Mother's Day

Synonyms & Similar Words

• merchandise
• commodities
• wares
• stock
• supply
• export
• import
• inventory
• stuff
• staples
• line
• durables
• domestics
• hard goods
• job lot

2

as in qualification

a skill, an ability, or knowledge that makes a person able to do a particular job

the hiring committee thinks this latest applicant really has the goods

Synonyms & Similar Words

• qualification
• stuff
• capability
• expertise
• ability
• talent
• credentials
• gift
• facility
• capacity
• aptitude
• competence
• knack
• proficiency
• competency
• mastery
• specialty
• fitness
• endowment
• speciality
• flair
• potentiality
• faculty
• know-how
• suitability
• mastership
• strong suit
• command
• long suit
• genius
• specialism
• suitableness
• makings
• forte
• métier

3

as in things

transportable items that one owns

before moving to Florida, the couple sold their house and auctioned off their household goods

Synonyms & Similar Words

• things
• possession
• belongings
• stuff
• gear
• effects
• chattels
• holdings
• personal property
• personal effects
• paraphernalia
• plunder
• personalty
• movables
• furnishings
• valuables
• treasures
• duds
• property
• fixtures
• appointments
• collateral
• tangibles
• estate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• real estate
• immovables

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of goods

Thursday's summit could see some announcements on the two countries' goal of taking tariffs off $30 billion in noncritical goods, on financial services and agricultural purchases, Bessent said. — Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2026

The United States slapped a 50% tariff on many goods from Canada this summer – but critical imports, such as potash, crude oil and electricity, were spared. — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026

Keeping with fashion’s theatrics and its own brand of kitsch, Miuccia Prada and Patrizio Bertelli introduced the brand’s now-iconic nylon luggage and small-leather-goods line in New York through a one-night-only event. — Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026

Related Stories The research uses Spanish Statistical Institute data to measure production expenditure across film, video and television, including spending on goods, services and personnel. — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026

Even then, tariffs have done little to dent America's appetite for Chinese goods. — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026

But data shows China is already behind schedule on its promises to buy American agricultural goods. — Jennifer Pak, NPR, 23 Sep. 2026

About half of the world’s luxury apparel, footwear and leather goods are produced in Italy. — ABC News, 22 Sep. 2026

Companies and families worldwide have surpluses of goods or high-quality items for resale in secondary markets. — Wayne Elsey, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing goods

• deliver the goods
• sell a bill of goods to