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line of merchandise

line of merchandise

1 3.2
A group of similar products a company sells
  • noun
translation icon : línea de productos
  • The company is excited to launch a new line of merchandise that includes clothing and accessories.

The Major had given children his first inkling of what might be done with his line of merchandise.

Examples

  • We expanded our line of merchandise to include eco-friendly products.

  • She was thrilled to see her favorite band release a new line of merchandise featuring shirts and posters.

  • The store introduced a new line of merchandise aimed at young adults.

  • Their popular line of merchandise features stylish, affordable clothing.

  • The new line of merchandise has received excellent reviews.

  • She is excited about the upcoming line of merchandise launch.

  • After much planning, the brand introduced a sustainable line of merchandise designed to promote eco-friendly living.

Synonyms

line
vsline of merchandise
575 3.0

A company or service that moves people and goods

is narrower limited to a particular range of goods for sale
product line
vsline of merchandise
19 3.2

A group of similar products that a company sells under one brand

is similar but does not stress a single brand
line of business
vsline of merchandise
8 3.1

A type of product or service a company offers

means specifically a product range offered for sale rather than the activity
line of products
vsline of merchandise
3 2.4

A group of similar products sold by the same company

is the same range but uses wording that stresses items for sale
business line
vsline of merchandise
2 3.2

A group of similar products or services that a company sells

focuses only on ranges of goods sold and excludes services

How Broad

assortment
36 3.5
product line
19 3.2
line of merchandise
1 3.2
one
1.0

Surface Forms

Morphology

line + of + merchandise

The meaning 'a particular type or range of products' is compositionally derived from 'line' (a product family or range) combined with 'merchandise' (products), with the preposition 'of' marking the relationship. This is a regular, cross-linguistically common noun-noun relationship, so a B1 learner who knows the constituent words would readily infer the MWE meaning.

Etymology

Line of merchandise may come from shops that put similar items in a neat line on a shelf so customers could see the same merchandise together. That's why it now means 'a range of related products'.