merch

noun

ˈmərch

: merchandise sense 1

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Talent are then able to have a direct relationship with fans who will also buy merch, concert tickets and attend events. — Megan Vick, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026 There’s also food stands and a merch shop for fans to grab their Chiefs gear for the season. — Rashad Alexander august 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Aug. 2026 Fans, meanwhile, made a beeline for the merch booth; within hours, sales were capped at two items per fan to accommodate demand. — Jaclyn Licht, NPR, 8 Aug. 2026 Retro diner mugs replace pristine supplement bottles as merch. — Karin Eldor, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for merch

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1982, in the meaning defined above

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