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Goods Something that is considered valuable or important by society. This can include physical items like food, clothing, and electronics, as well as intangible things like knowledge, reputation, and relationships. ■ "I'm willing to trade my new smartphone for a lifetime supply of chocolate goods."
businesses A group of individuals who have come together to sell goods or services for profit. ■ "I decided to open my own businesses, selling only the best baked goods in town."
exchanges A system or arrangement for the exchange of goods, services, or information. ■ "I love going to the farmer's market every weekend to exchange fresh produce and homemade baked goods with my fellow farmers."
Exporter A person who exports goods or services to other countries. ■ Why did the exporter get arrested? Because they were caught exporting illegal goods!
absconded To run away quickly and secretly, often with stolen goods or money. ■ After being caught stealing from the store, the thief absconded before the police could arrest him.
Airplane A flying machine with wings, that allows people and goods to travel through the air at high speeds. ■ Why don't scientists trust airplanes? Because they have a history of crashing!
ambulance A type of vehicle used for transporting people or goods, typically with a driver and passengers. ■ "I need to call my ambulance to pick up my car from the shop."
Baker A person who is skilled in the art of making bread, pastries, and other baked goods. ■ "I used to be a baker, but I burned all my baguettes so now I make scones instead."
Bakery A place where bread and other baked goods are made and sold. ■ "I can't resist the smell of freshly baked bread at the local bakery!
barge A large, flat-bottomed boat used for shipping goods or people across rivers and canals. ■ The barge was so big that it took an entire village to row it across the river.
barker A person who loudly announces or sells goods or services, often at a fair or carnival. ■ "The barker at the carnival was so loud and boisterous that he almost blew my eardrums out!"
barter A system of exchanging goods or services without the use of money. ■ "I'll give you a case of beer if you mow my lawn," said John in his barter offer to his neighbor.
bill A piece of paper that asks for payment for goods or services. ■ "I forgot my wallet at home and had to pay my bill with a borrowed five dollars."
billing The act of creating a statement or invoice for goods or services provided. ■ "I got a billing surprise when my monthly electricity bill arrived with an extra charge for using my air conditioner too much."
booth A small shelter or building that is used for selling goods or services. ■ "I went to the farmer's market and bought some fresh produce from a booth."
boxcar A large, flat wagon that is used to transport people and goods on a train. ■ "I forgot my lunch in the boxcar. Now I'm stuck eating stale bread and pickles for dinner."
Buildings An impressive structure that has been erected to house people, goods, or animals. ■ "The Empire State Building is a skyscraper that stands tall over the city of New York."
Business A commercial activity that involves buying and selling goods or services. ■ "I started my own business by selling homemade jams to my neighbors."
Carriage A large, horse-drawn vehicle designed for transporting people or goods over long distances. ■ The royal family arrived at the ball in a luxurious carriage made of pure gold and encrusted with jewels.
cart A large, two-wheeled vehicle used for carrying goods and people. ■ "I need to buy a new car because my old one broke down."
Cashing To collect payment from a customer for goods or services they have purchased. ■ "I had to cash my paycheck before I could go on vacation."
checkout A funny term used to describe the process of paying for goods or services at a store. ■ "I'm sorry, I can't complete your purchase at the moment. I need you to check out first."
Checks A form of currency that is used to pay for goods or services, typically in the amount of $50.00 or $100.00. ■ "I'm sorry, I don't accept checks - cash only."
Cheque A piece of paper that is issued by a bank to pay for goods or services. Also known as a check. ■ Why did the cheque bounce? Because it was written on a dud account!
Chests Large compartmentalized containers used for storing and transporting goods, especially food. ■ "I forgot to bring a suitcase, but my chests are filled with snacks so I'm good to go."
Client A person who pays for services or goods from a business. ■ "I'm sorry, I can't take your order. You're not a client."
coffers A large, deep container made of wood or metal, used to store and transport goods or valuables. ■ "The burglar broke into the house and found a full coffer of gold coins hidden in the basement."
commerce An activity that involves buying and selling goods or services. ■ When you buy a new laptop for your business, it's all part of your commerce strategy.
Consumers People who buy and use goods and services. ■ Why did the consumer cross the road? To get to the other mall!
Container A device used to hold or transport goods, often in the form of a box, bag, or other container. ■ "I need a new container for my coffee beans before they get soggy."
Crates A large wooden box used for transporting goods, typically containing food or drink. ■ "I can't believe you bought all of those crates just to store your canned beans!
Customers noun: people who purchase goods or services from a business. ■ "I love my customers, they make my business thrive!"
deal A situation in which two or more people make an agreement to exchange goods, services, or money. ■ "I struck a deal with the devil to get rich quick, but it turned out to be a lot of trouble!"
Depot A large, well-organized building where goods are stored and distributed. ■ "The warehouse was so big, it could be called a depot."
economic adj. relating to or involving the production, distribution, exchange, and consumption of goods and services. ■ I'm sorry I can't afford that expensive car, it just doesn't fit in my economic plan.
elevators A mechanical device that transports people and goods vertically between floors in a building. ■ "I forgot my keys on the 12th floor, so I had to take the elevator all the way down and then back up again."
emporium A large store where many different types of goods are sold. ■ "I went to the emporium and bought a new dress for my cat. It looked great on her, but it didn't really fit."
Exchange A place where goods and services are bought and sold. ■ John went to the exchange to buy some fresh fruit.
Export The act of shipping goods from one country to another for sale or trade. ■ When I heard that my country was exporting cheese to France, I knew it was time to stock up on wine.
exports The act of shipping goods or services to another country. ■ After realizing that their product was not selling well in their own country, the company decided to export it to Japan where it became a hit!
fulfill To complete or complete a task, especially when required to do so by an authority or agreement. ■ "I'll fulfill my contractual obligations by delivering the goods on time."
hawker A person who loudly and obnoxiously peddles goods or services, often in a disreputable manner. ■ "I had to leave the farmers market because the hawker was giving away samples of questionable-looking pickles."
Huckster A person who sells goods or services with excessive enthusiasm and in an attempt to deceive people. ■ The huckster used every trick in the book to convince the gullible tourist to buy his fake Egyptian artifacts.
icing A sweet, creamy topping made from powdered sugar and milk, usually served on top of cakes or other baked goods. ■ "I can't believe you put icing on your pizza!"
industrial The production of goods in large quantities using complex machinery and mass production techniques. ■ "I'm not sure how you can call this 'artisanal,' it's just industrialized," said the art history professor.
Industry A collection of businesses, organizations, and individuals that work together to produce goods or services on a large scale. ■ "I hate the smell of industry."
kickbacks The act of giving or receiving money, goods, or services as a bribe to influence someone's behavior. ■ "I heard my boss got a kickback from the supplier for ordering all their products."
lent A noun meaning a loan of money, goods, or services. ■ I lent my friend $50 to help him pay for his groceries.
Loaning The act of lending money, goods, or services to someone else. ■ John loaned his friend $100 for the weekend so they could go on a road trip.
lorry A large vehicle used for transporting goods. ■ "I forgot my phone charger at home and had to ask the lorry driver if I could borrow one."