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

Sellers have cut prices, closed stores, branched into other patriotic merchandise or turned to Trump’s rallies for sales. — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026

The store will also carry merchandise from Atlanta’s other sports teams. — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 16 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