Synonyms of merchandise

merchandise 1 of 2

noun

ˈmər-chən-ˌdīz 

as in goods

products that are bought and sold in business

we stock only the finest-quality merchandise in this store

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

merchandise

2 of 2

verb

ˈmər-chən-ˌdīz 

variants also merchandize

as in to sell

to offer for sale to the public

the now-familiar practice of stores merchandising goods at dramatically lower prices on the day after Thanksgiving

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sell
• retail
• market
• distribute
• deal (in)
• wholesale
• exchange
• vend
• export
• resell
• trade
• promote
• advertise
• put up
• supply
• traffic (in)
• barter
• provide
• presell
• hawk
• peddle
• auction
• bargain
• stock
• remarket
• handle
• keep
• carry
• tout
• haggle
• plug
• boost
• ballyhoo
• horse-trade
• dicker
• chaffer
• palter

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• buy
• purchase

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of merchandise

Noun

More than 140 million individual cardholders rely on Costco because of an unwavering trust in the quality of its merchandise and services, paired with the conviction that the company will stand behind its products no matter what. — Jeffrey I. Cole, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026

The deal covers kits, training wear and fan merchandise for the men’s IPL franchise and its Women’s Premier League team, which is included in the Indians’ valuation. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 28 Oct. 2026

Verb

In our study, the participating retailer similarly attributed the growing performance of several accessories largely to improved cross-selling and learning about how to merchandise them effectively. — Ayşe Çetinel, Harvard Business Review, 18 Aug. 2026

PlusOne will be merchandised within the Wellness by Ulta Beauty areas in stores, alongside other wellness solutions. — Sharon Edelson, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026