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Things for sale and things bought

product

noun

something that is made, grown, or obtained in large quantities so that it can be sold

goods

noun

objects produced for sale

consumer goods

noun

things you buy for personal or home use, such as food and clothing

bundle

noun

a group of things that are sold or offered as a set

merchandise

noun

goods that people buy and sell

offering

noun

something that is offered for sale

loss leader

noun

a product sold at a very low price to encourage customers to buy other products in the same shop or other products made by the same company

job lot

noun

several separate things that are sold or accepted together

wares

noun

goods that someone is selling, especially at a market or on the street

acquisition

noun

something that someone buys or obtains in some other way

caxirola

a percussion instrument used by football fans which makes a rattling sound when shaken

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