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

From Montblanc to Leica Giannattasio, who grew up in Astoria, Queens, came to Leica from luxury goods, not cameras. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026

Comparison shop with your local supermarket, especially on produce, cereal, baked goods, prepared foods and cleaning products. — Dan Avery, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026

Drain the puree in cheesecloth or a fine-mesh strainer before using it in pies or baked goods. — Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Ninety-four percent of Americans recognize that repairing and upgrading transportation infrastructure helps these types of vehicles move people and goods more quickly and safely. — Kevin Blackwell, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026

The response comes as the French government increases scrutiny of online marketplaces following reports that goods stolen during Saturday’s unrest were being offered for sale online. — Sadie Andrew, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026

Ela took charge of creating their wedding monogram and paper goods, while Andy built a wedding website complete with an interactive guide to Mexico City. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026

In their most recent earnings reports, both LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton and Kering reported jewelry as their fastest-growing segment, outpacing fashion and leather goods. — Sara Germano, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026

Price optimization means choosing prices that advance business goals, such as increasing profits, attracting shoppers or clearing unsold goods. — Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026

Phrases Containing goods

• deliver the goods
• sell a bill of goods to