n.
/
ˈməːtʃ(ə)ndʌɪs,
-z/
goods for sale.
▸products used to promote a film, pop group, etc.
v.
/
ˈməːtʃ(ə)ndʌɪz/
(also
merchandize)
promote the sale of (goods).
▸advertise or publicize (an idea or person).
Derivative
- merchandisable adj.
- merchandiser n.
- merchandising n.
Etymology
ME: from OFr. marchandise, from marchand ‘merchant’.