■ noun 'mə:tʃ(ə)ndʌɪs , -z goods for sale.
↘products used to promote a film, pop group, etc.
■ verb 'mə:tʃ(ə)ndʌɪz (also merchandize ) promote the sale of (goods).
↘advertise or publicize (an idea or person).
Derivatives
merchandisable adjective
~r noun
merchandising noun
Origin
ME: from OFr. marchandise , from marchand 'merchant'.