I. ˈmər-chən-ˌdīz, -ˌdīs noun
Etymology: Middle English marchaundise, from Anglo-French marchandise, from marcheant
Date: 13th century
1. archaic : the occupation of a merchant : trade
2. : the commodities or goods that are bought and sold in business : wares
II. verb
also mer·chan·dize -ˌdīz
( -dised also -dized ; -dis·ing also -diz·ing )
Date: 14th century
intransitive verb
archaic : to carry on commerce : trade
transitive verb
1. : to buy and sell in business
2. : to promote for or as if for sale
merchandise a movie star
• mer·chan·dis·er noun