goods
word
Definition
Things that are made, bought, or sold, especially physical products rather than services. In law or business, it can also mean personal property or items for trade.
Usage & Nuances
Usually plural in this meaning: we say 'goods are', not 'goods is'. Common collocations include 'consumer goods', 'damaged goods', 'imported goods', 'goods and services', and 'deliver the goods'. In everyday English, 'products' is often more natural than 'goods' unless the context is business, shipping, retail, or law.
Example Sentences
The store sells fresh goods every day.
basic
These goods came from China.
basic
The truck carried food goods to the town.
basic
Imported goods have gotten more expensive this year.
natural
The police recovered stolen goods from the warehouse.
natural
The company trades in luxury goods.
natural