commodity

noun

kə-ˈmä-də-tē How to pronounce commodity (audio)
Definition of commoditynext
1
as in object
one that has a real and independent existence the docudrama really wasn't a commodity until the television networks started creating their own feature-length movies

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2
as in goods
commodities plural products that are bought and sold in business commodities such as sugar and oil

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Recent Examples of commodity Fewer than 10 commodity ships passed through the waterway as of Monday morning, according to shipping data tracked by CNN. — Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 28 July 2026 The commodity surged to almost $12,000 per metric ton at the end of 2024. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 27 July 2026 Guano became the first fertilizer commodity traded on a truly global scale. — Edward D. Melillo, Fortune, 27 July 2026 The climate-resilient plant is celebrated for its minimal water usage, lower labor costs compared to other commodities and its role in Mexico’s production of tequila and mezcal, labels reserved for particular regions within the country. — Lizzie Kane july 26, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for commodity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commodity
  1. object
  2. goods
  3. entity
  4. export
  5. substance
  6. supply
  7. reality
  8. merchandise
Noun
  • Several flights, including one passenger plane, were diverted to other airports after the sighting of the flying object near the airport shortly before midnight.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • That extra size collects far more light, sharpens detail (especially on planets) and gives brighter views of fainter deep sky objects.
    — Damian Peach, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of object
Noun
  • Terminal 26, a new restaurant in Ponce City Market’s central food hall, is inspired by Thailand’s famous floating markets, where goods are sold from boats and riverbank stalls.
    — Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
  • Much of China’s recent export strength is driven by high-tech goods like batteries, electric cars and solar.
    — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Definition of goods
Noun
  • Baird said that major infrastructure projects generally involve significant collaboration with state-level entities.
    — Ilana Arougheti July 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
  • Both entities will be overseen by independent boards that do not include Smith, who will remain chief executive emeritus.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 29 July 2026
Definition of entity
Noun
  • Pan suggests Taiwan’s government look at Japan as a model to help boost inbound tourism and reposition tourism as a service export industry.
    — Russell Flannery, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • New Delhi — For decades, India was relegated to fashion’s backyard, with its embroidery and garment export houses manufacturing everything from ready-to-wear to couture for the world’s biggest luxury brands.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Definition of export
Noun
  • Republican Jim Shaw injected humor into his remarks, pulling out a Florida flag while distancing himself from substance use.
    — Joan Murray, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Those observations, translated into accessible language, are the substance of genuine thought leadership.
    — Vikrant Shaurya, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of substance
Noun
  • In a region where the demand for housing outpaces its supply, a pack of coyotes have made a vacant construction site their home.
    — N. Kirkpatrick, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2026
  • But even with that federal response, nonprofit organizations say private donations remain critical to getting supplies directly into the hands of survivors.
    — Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of supply
Noun
  • The reality is the childhood vaccination schedule was not created by coincidence.
    — Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Trump posts, traders pounce Traders profit when prices jump up or down, and with his taste for cliffhangers, threats and policy reversals, America’s only reality-TV president provides plenty of potentially market-moving content.
    — Bernard Condon, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of reality
Noun
  • Furthermore, the increasing scarcity of live performances from aging stars creates urgent demand for tickets and merchandise.
    — David Deal, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Each week, a visiting professional introduces a different aspect of live entertainment — booking, marketing, event production, venue operations, ticketing, merchandise — which the students then use to plan the festival.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
Definition of merchandise

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