Words Seldom Seen: Merch

Merch

Noun: a shortened version of the word “merchandise,” referring to goods. Especially those related to an event, star or brand.

Example: “The types of merch available for the concert were mind boggling.”

Pronounciation: Merch

The first usages of the word “merch” were in the early 1980’s. So for those of you over 40 you were present at the birth of a new word.


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1 Comment

  1. Anonymous

    Unfortunately, this is a word (if it is a word) seen too frequently

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