B2nounformalbusinessmoney
US/ˈmɜːr.tʃən.daɪz/
UK/ˈmɜː.tʃən.daɪz/
goods that are bought and sold, or products that are sold to promote a brand or event
In context
The store keeps its most expensive merchandise behind glass.
Fans lined up outside to buy official merchandise after the concert.
Customers may return merchandise within thirty days with a receipt.
Words that go with merchandise
verb + noun
- sell merchandiseThe shop sells merchandise from local artists.
- return merchandiseYou can return merchandise if you keep the receipt.
- buy merchandiseFans can buy merchandise at the stadium shop.
adjective + noun
- official merchandiseOfficial merchandise is sold at the stadium.
- damaged merchandiseWe refund all damaged merchandise at once.
- branded merchandiseThe club shop sells branded merchandise such as scarves and mugs.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
many merchandisesCorrect: a lot of merchandise