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merchandise

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/ˈmɜːr.tʃən.daɪs/ · mer-chan-dise

Goods that are bought and sold in business.

Meanings

nounformal

Goods that are bought and sold in business.

وہ چیزیں جو کاروبار میں خریدی اور بیچی جاتی ہیں۔

مال

maal

Synonyms

goodsproductswaresاشیاءمصنوعاتساز و سامان

Antonyms

debtliabilitycostقرضذمہ داریخرچ

Common Collocations

  • merchandise display
  • retail merchandise
  • merchandise inventory

Example Sentences

The store has a wide variety of merchandise for sale.

دکان میں فروخت کے لیے مال کی ایک وسیع قسم موجود ہے۔

Dukaan mein farokht ke liye maal ki aik wasi qism maujood hai.

They imported merchandise from several countries.

انہوں نے کئی ممالک سے سامان درآمد کیا۔

Unhon ne kai mumalik se samaan daramd kiya.

The merchandise arrived late due to shipping delays.

مال کی آمد شپنگ کی تاخیر کی وجہ سے دیر سے ہوئی۔

Maal ki aamad shipping ki takheer ki wajah se der se hui.

Easily Confused With

merchandize:Merchandize is a less common variant of merchandise and often used in specific business contexts.

Word Family

merchandising
nounمارکیٹنگ
merchandiser
nounمارکیٹر

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember that 'merchandise' is like 'merchants' who deal with goods.

Picture a shopping mall filled with various products and goods.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "merchandiz" — goods, commodities

First known use: 14th century

The term evolved from the Old French 'merchandiz' to Middle English and has retained its meaning related to goods and trade.