Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dry-goods
noun
/draɪ ɡʊdz/
Definition
Textiles and fabrics, particularly those not containing any food or perishable items.
Examples
- When shopping at the store, I always check the dry-goods section for new fabric styles.
- The dry-goods aisle is full of different types of sheets and curtains.
Meaning
Refers primarily to non-food items that are sold in stores, especially in relation to clothing and household textiles.
Synonyms
- textiles
- fabrics
- cloth goods
