Commodities — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /kə-ˈmä-də-tē/ com·mod·i·ty

Meaning & Definition of Commodities

Commodities (noun)

  1. an economic good
  2. a product of agriculture or mining
  3. an article of commerce especially when delivered for shipment

Commodities (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. products that are bought and sold in business

    "commodities such as sugar and oil"

    similar: goods, merchandise, wares
    related: line, export, import, inventory, staples, stock, stuff, supply, job lot, domestics, durables, hard goods

Related Entry: Commodity (noun)

Commodity is a different word from Commodities. The synonyms below are for commodity, not for commodities.

  1. one that has a real and independent existence

    "the docudrama really wasn't a commodity until the television networks started creating their own feature-length movies"

    similar: being, entity, existent, individual, individuality, integer, object, reality, something, substance, thing
    related: body, subject, material, matter, quantity, stuff
    near: nonentity

  2. products that are bought and sold in business

    "commodities such as sugar and oil"

    similar: goods, merchandise, wares
    related: line, export, import, inventory, staples, stock, stuff, supply, job lot, domestics, durables, hard goods

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Commodities

The most common words with a similar meaning to Commodities:

goods, merchandise, wares

Related Words for Commodities

line, export, import, inventory, staples, stock, stuff, supply, job lot, domestics, durables, hard goods

Origin & Etymology of Commodities

Middle English commoditee, from Anglo-French, from Latin commoditat-, commoditas, from commodus

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Commodities

What does "Commodities" mean?

"Commodities" means an economic good. As a noun, it is defined as: an economic good.

What is another word for "Commodities"?

Other words for "Commodities" include goods, merchandise and wares. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Commodities" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Commodities"?

There are 15 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Commodities". Common alternatives include goods, merchandise and wares.

How do you use "Commodities" in a sentence?

Examples of "Commodities" in a sentence: "commodities such as sugar and oil".

Is "Commodities" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Commodities" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Commodities"?

"Commodities" is pronounced /kə-ˈmä-də-tē/ and divided into syllables as com·mod·i·ty.

What is the origin of the word "Commodities"?

"Commodities" comes from Middle English commoditee, from Anglo-French, from Latin commoditat-, commoditas, from commodus. First known use: 15th century.

What is another word for "Commodities" meaning "products that are bought and sold in business"?

When "Commodities" (noun) means products that are bought and sold in business, synonyms include goods, merchandise and wares.