B1noun5K

Goods

UK /["/ɡʊdz/"]/US /["/ɡʊdz/"]/

Definition

things that are produced to be sold

In simple words: Items that are sold or traded.

Examples

  • The store sells a variety of goods from clothing to electronics.
  • They received goods from the shipment yesterday.
  • During the holiday season, the demand for goods increases significantly.
  • The export of agricultural goods is vital for the country's economy.
  • In economics, goods are often classified as either durable or non-durable.
  • They donated goods to the local shelter to help those in need.
  • Imported goods may have different tariffs applied to them.
  • Her work is focused on the analysis of consumer goods in the market.

Usage notes

Used in various contexts like business and commerce. Avoid using in informal situations where more casual terms like 'stuff' might be more appropriate.

Grammar pattern

goods + verb (e.g., sell goods)

Memory hint

Think of 'good stuff' — 'goods' are valuable items.

Collocations

  • consumer
  • electrical
  • electronic
  • make
  • manufacture
  • produce
  • lorry
  • train
  • vehicle
  • goods and services
  • consumer
  • electrical
  • electronic
  • make
  • manufacture
  • produce
  • lorry
  • train
  • vehicle
  • goods and services
  • consumer
  • electrical
  • electronic
  • make
  • manufacture
  • produce
  • lorry
  • train
  • vehicle
  • goods and services

Synonyms

  • products
  • merchandise
  • commodities
  • items
  • stock

Antonyms

  • bad
  • evil

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'services', which refers to actions performed for others.
  • Using 'goods' in singular form; 'goods' is always plural.
  • Mixing up with 'products', which can imply manufactured items.