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Word goods
WordType (noun)
Phonetic BrE / ɡʊdz / NAmE / ɡʊdz /
Example
  • cheap/expensive goods
  • leather/cotton/paper goods
  • electrical/sports goods
  • perishable/durable goods
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goods

(noun)BrE / ɡʊdz / NAmE / ɡʊdz /
  1. things that are produced to be sold
    • see also consumer goods
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/consumer-goods
    • cheap/expensive goods
    • leather/cotton/paper goods
    • electrical/sports goods
    • perishable/durable goods
    • increased tax on goods and services
    • to create/develop/launch a new product
    • cotton/leather goods
    • electrical goods
    • rice, flour and other basic commodities
    • official Olympic merchandise
    • leather/household goods.
    • We sell only fresh local produce.
  2. possessions that can be moved
    • stolen goods
    • The plastic bag contained all his worldly goods (= everything he owned).
    • Shall I help you pack your things?
    • Bring your swimming things.
    • Where’s all my stuff?
    • This building is government property.
    • Be careful not to damage other people’s property.
    • Prisoners were allowed no personal possessions except letters and photographs.
    • I’ve cleared out all that old junk from the attic.
    • Please make sure you have all your belongings with you when leaving the plane.
    • He was found guilty of handling stolen goods.
    • Never leave cash or other valuables lying around.
  3. things (not people) that are transported by rail or road
    • compare freight
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/freight_1
    • a goods train
    • a heavy goods vehicle
  4. to be very good or impressive
  5. to do what you have promised to do or what people expect or want you to do
    • We expected great things of the England team, but on the day they simply failed to deliver the goods.

    Extra Examples

    • A ‘use by’ date must be stamped on all perishable goods.
    • He was accused of handling stolen goods.
    • The goods will be delivered within ten days.
    • The supermarket’s own-label goods are cheaper than branded goods.
    • a shop selling electrical goods
    • factories which produce luxury goods for the export market
    • A goods train was derailed on the M1 last night.
    • Goods traffic on the roads has increased enormously in recent years.
    • The plastic bag contained all her worldly goods.
    • The road was closed both to passengers and goods.
    • You need a special licence to drive a heavy goods vehicle.
    • capital goods
    • consumer goods
    • cotton/leather/paper goods
    • electrical/sports goods
    • increased tax on goods and services
Copyright This card's content is collected from the following dictionaries: Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

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