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Antonyms for merchandise

Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : noun mur-chuh n-dahyz, -dahys; verb mur-chuh n-dahyz
Phonetic Transcription : noun ˈmɜr tʃənˌdaɪz, -ˌdaɪs; verb ˈmɜr tʃənˌdaɪz

Definition of merchandise

Origin :
  • mid-13c., "trading, commerce;" mid-14c., "commodities of commerce, wares, articles for sale or trade," from Anglo-French marchaundise, Old French marcheandise "goods, merchandise; trade, business" (12c.), from marchaunt "merchant" (see merchant).
  • noun goods for sale
  • verb sell goods
Example sentences :
  • And here we leave more than half our passengers and merchandise.
  • Extract from : « The Roof of France » by Matilda Betham-Edwards
  • In American politics, an article of merchandise that comes in sets.
  • Extract from : « The Devil's Dictionary » by Ambrose Bierce
  • The latter case is not surprising in countries where women are considered as merchandise.
  • Extract from : « The Sexual Question » by August Forel
  • We learn that they settled in the Syrian Quarter directly after clearing their merchandise.
  • Extract from : « The Book of Khalid » by Ameen Rihani
  • It took Jean less than two minutes to dispose of his stock of merchandise.
  • Extract from : « The Downfall » by Emile Zola
  • It appears that one third of the merchandise deposited is never redeemed.
  • Extract from : « Aztec Land » by Maturin M. Ballou
  • The ancient Amalfi, the city of activities and merchandise, is gone.
  • Extract from : « Italy, the Magic Land » by Lilian Whiting
  • The need for exchange with which to pay for imports of merchandise.
  • Extract from : « Elements of Foreign Exchange » by Franklin Escher
  • He handles it like it was hot, but he's pleased he's found it, because he hopes to merchandise it.
  • Extract from : « See? » by Edward G. Robles
  • I only want to know that the rails will carry so many tons of merchandise.
  • Extract from : « The Bramleighs Of Bishop's Folly » by Charles James Lever

Synonyms for merchandise

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