merchandising
Merchandising (noun) means the activity of promoting and arranging goods for sale, including displays, pricing, and advertising. Example: “Good merchandising can turn a slow-selling product into a bestseller just by changing where it sits on the shelf.”
How to use merchandising
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe business of promoting products for sale, or the branded products themselves.
Word forms
merchandisings plural
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Good _____ can turn a slow-selling product into a bestseller just by changing where it sits on the shelf.
Etymology
From merchandise plus the suffix -ing, describing the ongoing practice or business of promoting goods.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “merchandising” mean?
The word “merchandising” means the activity of promoting and arranging goods for sale, including displays, pricing, and advertising. In plain terms, the business of promoting products for sale, or the branded products themselves.
How do you pronounce “merchandising”?
“Merchandising” is pronounced MURCHN-deye-zihng (/ˈmɝt͡ʃənˌdaɪzɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “merchandising” in a sentence?
Here is “merchandising” used in a sentence: “Good merchandising can turn a slow-selling product into a bestseller just by changing where it sits on the shelf.”
What part of speech is “merchandising”?
“Merchandising” is a noun.
How many meanings does “merchandising” have?
“Merchandising” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the activity of promoting and arranging goods for sale, including displays, pricing, and advertising.