brown goods

electronic retail

The term "brown goods" traditionally refers to consumer electronics and audiovisual products, often distinguished from larger household appliances known as "white goods."

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Definition

B2Consumer Electronics

(retail)Portable or semi-portable electronic devices used for entertainment or communication, such as televisions, radios, and audio equipment.

Example

She bought several brown goods, including a new TV and a stereo system.
Retailers often have sales on brown goods during the holiday season.

C1Beverage Industry

(informal)Alcoholic beverages that are brown in color, such as whiskey.

Example

The bar had a wide selection of brown goods, with whiskey being the most popular.
Connoisseurs of brown goods often debate the merits of different brands of bourbon.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "brown goods":

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