WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
ˈbill of ˈgoods, n. [countable* usually singular]
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026- Businessa quantity of items for sale, as an order or shipment.
- Informal Termsa falsely advertised or defective article:sold me a bill of goods.
bill′ of goods′,
- Businessa quantity or consignment of salable items, as an order, shipment, etc.
- Informal Termsa misrepresented, fraudulent, or defective article.
- Idioms sell someone a bill of goods, to defraud or deceive someone:He sold me a bill of goods about that used car.
- 1925–30
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