noun
merchandising
MURCHN-deye-zihng
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.”
noun
1
The activity of promoting and arranging goods for sale, including displays, pricing, and advertising.
"Good merchandising can turn a slow-selling product into a bestseller just by changing where it sits on the shelf."
2
Branded products released to promote a film, show, band, or similar franchise.
"The movie studio made more from merchandising than from ticket sales."
How to use merchandising
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe business of promoting products for sale, or the branded products themselves.
Common pairings
visual merchandising
merchandising strategy
film merchandising
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Word forms
- Plural
- merchandisings
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Etymology
From merchandise plus the suffix -ing, describing the ongoing practice or business of promoting goods.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for merchandising
rising
raising
arising
devising
advising
bruising
cruising
uprising
praising
promising
surprising
exercising
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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.
