26984 words

goods

5 definitions • 20 examples
1
things for sale, or the things that you own:

Examples:

There is a 25 percent discount on all electrical goods until the end of the week.
The house insurance will not cover your personal goods.
They sell household goods as well as food.
Sales of consumer goods are up 4 percent over last quarter.
A new law will tax luxury goods worth over $1 million at a much higher rate than previously.
There are good prices on quality leather goods, such as belts and gloves.
2
things, but not people, that are transported by railway or road:

Examples:

a goods train
The goods train came off the rails as it entered the station.
He had managed to hide in a goods train bound for Paris.
The goods vehicle was already loaded to capacity.
3
items for sale, or possessions that can be moved:

Examples:

They sell leather goods such as wallets, purses, and briefcases.
4
things for sale, or the things that you own:

Examples:

There is a 25% discount on all electrical goods until the end of the week.
fake/counterfeit goods The most active consumers of counterfeit goods are 18- to 24-year-olds, the survey says.
pay for/buy/sell goods One in seven companies already uses the Internet to sell goods and deliver services.
damaged/finished/unsold goods
leather/paper goods
5
things, but not people, that are transported by railway or road:

Examples:

a goods train
a goods depot/yard

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