merch

American

[murch] / mɜrtʃ /

noun

Informal.

merchandise, especially as marketed to a particular fan base.

The band sold t-shirts and other merch while on tour.

Etymology

Origin of merch

First recorded in 1980–85; by shortening

Example Sentences

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We also have merch drops, where we’ll give away something, like straw toppers and bumper stickers, with a drink purchase.

From The Wall Street Journal

A hulking glass-and-steel cubo olimpico plays home to international TV studios, while lines of tourists wait for mascots and merch at the Olympic megastore.

From The Wall Street Journal

One of the most coveted pieces of Super Bowl merch this year won’t be sold in stores, and the NFL probably doesn’t want to see it in the stands.

From Los Angeles Times

When the Mongolian company behind the merch released a sneak preview weeks ago, Vogue raved about the clothing and shoppers from all over the world preordered sweaters, scarves and ski caps.

From The Wall Street Journal

The hit TV series has spurred fans to create dance parties and merch themed to the show, creating a welcoming community with mutual love for the queer hockey romance along the way.

From Los Angeles Times

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