Product — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈprä-(ˌ)dəkt/ prod·uct

Meaning & Definition of Product

Product (noun)

  1. the number or expression resulting from the multiplication together of two or more numbers or expressions
  2. something produced; especially, commodity
  3. something (such as a service) that is marketed or sold as a commodity

Product (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. something produced by physical or intellectual effort

    "that biography is the product of years of work"

    "a rebuilt car which is the product of several people's labor"

    similar: affair, fruit, handiwork, labor, output, produce, production, thing, work, yield
    related: article, commodity, entry, object, goods, line, merchandise, wares, handcraft, handicraft, aftereffect, aftermath, conclusion, consequence, corollary, development, effect, issue, outcome, result, resultant, sequel, sequence, upshot, by-product, derivative, offshoot, offspring, outgrowth, residual, side effect, spin-off

  2. a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause

    "her relentless ambition is a product of her home environment"

    similar: aftereffect, aftermath, backwash, child, conclusion, consequence, corollary, development, effect, fate, fruit, issue, outcome, outgrowth, precipitate, result, resultant, sequel, sequence, upshot, matter of course
    related: ramification, denouement, echo, implication, repercussion, afterclap, afterglow, aftershock, blowback, by-product, fallout, offshoot, ripple, side effect, spin-off
    opposite: antecedent, causation, cause, occasion, reason
    near: consideration, determinant, factor, base, basis, foundation, ground, groundwork, impetus, incentive, inspiration, instigation, stimulus, mother, origin, root, source, spring

Related Entry: By-product (noun)

By-product is a different word from Product. The synonyms below are for by-product, not for product.

  1. something that naturally develops or is developed from something else

    "hydrogen is one by-product of that chemical reaction"

    similar: derivate, derivation, derivative, offshoot, outgrowth, spin-off
    related: descendant, aftermath, consequence, corollary, development, fruit, growth, issue, outcome, product, result, sequel, sequence, upshot, denouement, repercussion, aftereffect, side effect, copy, duplicate, facsimile, replica, reproduction
    opposite: origin, root, source
    near: archetype, original, prototype, antecedent, cause, determinant, occasion, reason

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Product

The most common words with a similar meaning to Product:

affair, fruit, handiwork, labor, output, produce, production, thing, work, yield, aftereffect, aftermath, backwash, child, conclusion, consequence, corollary, development, effect, fate, issue, outcome, outgrowth, precipitate, result, resultant, sequel, sequence, upshot, matter of course

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Product

Words with the opposite meaning of Product:

antecedent, causation, cause, occasion, reason

Related Words for Product

article, commodity, entry, object, goods, line, merchandise, wares, handcraft, handicraft, by-product, derivative, offshoot, offspring, residual, side effect, spin-off, ramification, denouement, echo, implication, repercussion, afterclap, afterglow, aftershock, blowback, fallout, ripple

Near Antonyms of Product

consideration, determinant, factor, base, basis, foundation, ground, groundwork, impetus, incentive, inspiration, instigation, stimulus, mother, origin, root, source, spring

Origin & Etymology of Product

in sense 1, from Middle English, from Medieval Latin productum, from Latin, something produced, from neuter of productus, past participle of producere; in other senses, from Latin productum

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Product

Words & Phrases Containing Product

product placement, by-product, Cartesian product, cross product, direct product, dot product, gross domestic product, gross national product, inner product

Frequently Asked Questions about Product

What does "Product" mean?

"Product" means the number or expression resulting from the multiplication together of two or more numbers or expressions. As a noun, it is defined as: the number or expression resulting from the multiplication together of two or more numbers or expressions. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Product"?

Other words for "Product" include affair, fruit, handiwork, labor, output, produce, production and thing. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Product" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Product"?

There are 58 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Product". Common alternatives include affair, fruit, handiwork, labor, output, produce, production, thing, work and yield.

What is the opposite of "Product"?

Antonyms of "Product" include antecedent, causation, cause, occasion and reason. Near antonyms include consideration, determinant, factor and base.

How do you use "Product" in a sentence?

Examples of "Product" in a sentence: "that biography is the product of years of work"; "a rebuilt car which is the product of several people's labor"; "her relentless ambition is a product of her home environment".

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

"Product" is a noun.

Is "Product" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B1-level word, "Product" is typical of Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET), IELTS band 4.0–5.0, TOEFL iBT 42–71, PTE Academic 43–58, TOEIC Listening & Reading 550+.

How do you pronounce "Product"?

"Product" is pronounced /ˈprä-(ˌ)dəkt/ and divided into syllables as prod·uct.