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Definition of drygoods

drygoods

/ˈdraɪˌɡʊdz/
dry · goods
Plural:drygoods
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drygoods Lexical Profile

drygoods Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American Woven fabrics, textiles, ready-to-wear clothing, and related sewing notions, as distinguished from hardware and groceries.

Example

"The historic general store stocked everything from farm tools to bolts of calico and other drygoods."

2

British Non-liquid, non-perishable household and culinary commodities, such as grains, flour, sugar, dried beans, and tea.

Example

"We keep the pantry stocked with essential drygoods like rice, oats, and lentils."

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Word Nuance & Usage

More commonly written as the open compound 'dry goods'. In North America, it refers to textiles, clothing, and notions, whereas in British usage it primarily denotes non-liquid bulk foods such as grains and sugar.

• Nearby Words

drycleaner
drydock
dryer
drygoods
dryish
dryland
dryly

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Drygoods. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/drygoods
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