consumer goods

plural noun

: goods that directly satisfy human wants

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Trump’s rhetoric puts GOP on edge Trump appears to be preparing Americans to pay more for consumer goods, saying in recent interviews that girls may need to have fewer dolls given the impact of tariffs. Colin Meyn, The Hill, 9 May 2025 The consumer goods giant plans to counter that in part by raising prices on its products. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 May 2025 Big consumer goods companies are often late to market compared to upstarts that spot trends and technologies fast. Stephen Wunker, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025 Products now subject to tariffs include raw materials like aluminum and steel, as well as consumer goods such as electronics, appliances, clothing, and vehicle parts. Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for consumer goods

Word History

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of consumer goods was in 1901

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“Consumer goods.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consumer%20goods. Accessed 13 May. 2025.

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consumer goods

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