Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

yard goods

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.28 in modern English

Syllables: yard -goods
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Merchandise, especially fabric, sold in units of linear measure.

Example Sentences

"2008, Judy O'Bannon, "Lingering with linens," The Corydon Democrat (Corydon, Indiana), 20 Feb., As I look at the stacks of neatly folded linens, I see more than yard goods and thread."

Synonyms

piece goods

Questions

What does yard goods mean?: Merchandise, especially fabric, sold in units of linear measure.

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