Meaning of Commodity
a product or a raw material that can be bought and sold
In simple words: A product or raw material that can be bought and sold.
Commodity in a sentence
- rice, flour and other basic commodities
- a drop in commodity prices
- Crude oil is the world's most important commodity.
- basic agricultural commodities
- Water is a precious commodity that is often taken for granted in the West.
- Time is a very valuable commodity.
How to use Commodity
Used in economics and trade contexts. More formal than 'product' and usually discusses things like oil, gold, or agricultural products. Avoid using in casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
commodity + noun
Memory hint
Think of 'common' in 'commodity' — these are common goods everyone trades.
Related words
Collocations with Commodity
Opposites of Commodity
- luxury
- nonessential
Common mistakes with Commodity
- Confused with 'community' or 'commode'.
- Using it to describe services rather than goods.
- Incorrectly pluralizing to 'commoditieses'.
Commodity appears in
Commodity in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
سلعة
منتج أو مادة خام يمكن شراؤها وبيعها.
- Bengaliবাংলা
পণ্য
এমন কোনো জিনিস বা কাঁচামাল যা কেনা বা বেচা যায়।
- GermanDeutsch
Ware, Handelsgut
Ein Produkt oder Rohstoff, den man kaufen und verkaufen kann.
- SpanishEspañol
Mercancía
Un producto o materia prima que se puede comprar y vender.
- Persianفارسی
کالا
محصول یا ماده اولیهای که میتوان خرید و فروش کرد.
- FrenchFrançais
Produit de base, Matière première
Un truc ou une matière première qu'on peut acheter et vendre.
- Hindiहिन्दी
वस्तु
कोई भी चीज़ जिसे खरीदा या बेचा जा सके।
- ItalianItaliano
Materia prima, Bene
Una cosa che si può comprare e vendere, tipo quelle che si usano per fare altre cose o che si vendono in grandi quantità.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Mercadoria
Um produto ou matéria-prima que pode ser comprado e vendido.
- RussianРусский
Товар, Сырье
Продукт или сырье, которое можно купить или продать.
- Urduاردو
کالا
ایسی چیز جو خریدی اور بیچی جا سکے، جیسے خام مال یا کوئی عام پروڈکٹ۔
- Chinese中文
商品
可以买卖的产品或原材料。
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Frequently asked questions about Commodity
What does Commodity mean?
A product or raw material that can be bought and sold.
What is the definition of Commodity?
a product or a raw material that can be bought and sold
How do you use Commodity in a sentence?
rice, flour and other basic commodities
Can you give another example of Commodity?
a drop in commodity prices
What are synonyms for Commodity?
Common alternatives include good, product, article, asset, item.
What is the opposite of Commodity?
Opposite meanings include luxury, nonessential.
What words go with Commodity?
It commonly pairs with basic, important, primary, produce, market, exchange, futures, trade in commodities, hot, precious, valuable.
What are common mistakes when using Commodity?
Confused with 'community' or 'commode'. Using it to describe services rather than goods. Incorrectly pluralizing to 'commoditieses'.
How do you pronounce Commodity?
US: /["/kəˈmɑːdəti/"]/, UK: /["/kəˈmɒdəti/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Commodity?
Used in economics and trade contexts. More formal than 'product' and usually discusses things like oil, gold, or agricultural products. Avoid using in casual conversations.
What CEFR level is Commodity?
"Commodity" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.


