dry goods
The term "dry goods" varies in meaning by region, referring to textiles in the U.S. and non-perishable food items in Commonwealth countries.
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Definition
B2Retail
(US, common)Textile fabrics and related merchandise, such as clothing, blankets, and sewing materials.
Example
- The department store's dry goods section has a wide variety of fabrics and sewing supplies.
B2Grocery
(Commonwealth, common)Non-perishable food items like dried beans, grains, and flour that do not require refrigeration.
Example
- The pantry is stocked with dry goods, including rice, lentils, and oats.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "dry goods":
dry marketdry lightdry lunchdry potwet goodsdry powderdry labdry massgreige goodsdried fruit