noun , verb
■ noun / ˈmɜːtʃəndaɪs; -daɪz; NAmE ˈmɜːrtʃ-/ [ U ]
1.
( formal ) goods that are bought or sold; goods that are for sale in a shop / store :
a wide selection of merchandise
➡ note at product
2.
things you can buy that are connected with or that advertise a particular event or organization :
official Olympic merchandise
■ verb
/ˈmɜːtʃəndaɪz; NAmE ˈmɜːrtʃ-/ [ vn ] to sell sth using advertising, etc.
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WORD ORIGIN
late Middle English : from Old French marchandise , from marchand merchant.