B2
goods vs merchandise
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| goodsnoun/ɡʊdz/ | Meaning things that are made to be sold, or things that you own and can carry | Goes with consumer goods | Example The price of imported goods has gone up since the new tax. |
| merchandisenoun/ˈmɜːr.tʃən.daɪz/ | Meaning goods that are bought and sold, or products that are sold to promote a brand or event | Goes with sell merchandise | Example Fans lined up outside to buy official merchandise after the concert. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The shop sells furniture and other household .