MERCHANDISE Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈmər-chən-ˌdīz

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as in goods

products that are bought and sold in business we stock only the finest-quality merchandise in this store

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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

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buy
purchase

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Recent Examples of merchandise

Noun

Now, all that said, new jerseys are about selling merchandise. —

Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026 Disney will be marking the tubby little cubby’s 100th birthday this year with a variety of events, licensing collaboration, publishing releases and merchandise throughout the world. —

K.j. Yossman, Variety, 10 Apr. 2026

Verb

The rights to his image are managed by CMG Worldwide, which specializes in celebrities merchandising. —

Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026 No matter how they're merchandised, take notice of these home staples. —

Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for merchandise

Recent Examples of Synonyms for merchandise

Noun

In the United States, consumption tax comes in the form of retail sales tax and excise tax (tax imposed on certain goods or activities, like alcohol or fuel), as well as the aforementioned tariffs.

— Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
The café will serve breakfast, lunch, coffee, baked goods, and more.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026