WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
dry goods /ˈdraɪ ˌgʊdz/USA pronunciation  n. [plural]
  1. Businesstextile fabrics as distinguished esp. from groceries and hardware.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
dry′ goods′, 
  1. Businesstextile fabrics and related merchandise, as distinguished from groceries, hardware, etc.
  • 1695–1705

'dry goods' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
dry measure - bundle - draper - drapery - get - handle - linen draper - mercer

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