product
noun/ˈprɒdʌkt/
/ˈprɑːdʌkt/
Word Family
- produce verb
- producer noun
- product noun
- production noun
- productive adjective (≠ unproductive)
- productively adverb
- produce noun
- [countable, uncountable] a thing that is grown, produced or created, usually for sale
- food/agricultural/software products
- He has eliminated dairy products from his diet.
- This product contains nuts.
- The coating could appear in consumer products within five years.
- The company sells its products around the world.
- We are increasingly likely to buy products online.
- Where did you purchase the product?
- The cooperative helps local farmers successfully market their farm products.
- It is the responsibility of the industry to produce safe products.
- The company has been developing the product for years.
- investment in product development
- We have just launched a new product on to the market.
- The store offers a wide range of products.
- She was very happy with the finished product.
- The bank offers a whole range of financial products and services.
- (business) We need new product to sell (= a new range of products).
Synonyms productproductgoods ▪ commodity ▪ merchandise ▪ produceThese are all words for things that are produced to be sold.product a thing that is produced or grown, usually to be sold:- to create/develop/launch a new product
- cotton/leather goods
- electrical goods
- rice, flour and other basic commodities
- official Olympic merchandise
- We sell only fresh local produce.
- consumer/industrial products/goods/commodities
- household products/goods
- farm products/produce
- luxury products/goods/commodities
- to sell/market a product/goods/a commodity/merchandise/produce
- to export a product/goods/a commodity/merchandise
- to buy/purchase a product/goods/a commodity/merchandise/produce
Collocations BusinessBusinessRunning a businesssee also end product- buy/acquire/own/sell a company/firm/franchise
- set up/establish/start/start up/launch a business/company
- run/operate a business/company/franchise
- head/run a firm/department/team
- make/secure/win/block a deal
- expand/grow/build the business
- boost/increase investment/spending/sales/turnover/earnings/exports/trade
- increase/expand production/output/sales
- boost/maximize production/productivity/efficiency/income/revenue/profit/profitability
- achieve/maintain/sustain growth/profitability
- cut/reduce/bring down/lower/slash costs/prices
- announce/impose/make cuts/cutbacks
- break into/enter/capture/dominate the market
- gain/grab/take/win/boost/lose market share
- find/build/create a market for something
- start/launch an advertising/a marketing campaign
- develop/launch/promote a product/website
- create/generate demand for your product
- attract/get/retain/help customers/clients
- drive/generate/boost/increase demand/sales
- beat/keep ahead of/out-think/outperform the competition
- meet/reach/exceed/miss sales targets
- draw up/set/present/agree/approve a budget
- keep to/balance/cut/reduce/slash the budget
- be/come in below/under/over/within budget
- generate income/revenue/profit/funds/business
- fund/finance a campaign/a venture/an expansion/spending/a deficit
- provide/raise/allocate capital/funds
- attract/encourage investment/investors
- recover/recoup costs/losses/an investment
- get/obtain/offer somebody/grant somebody credit/a loan
- apply for/raise/secure/arrange/provide finance
- lose business/trade/customers/sales/revenue
- accumulate/accrue/incur/run up debts
- suffer/sustain enormous/heavy/serious losses
- face cuts/a deficit/redundancy/bankruptcy
- file for/ (North American English) enter/avoid/escape bankruptcy
- (British English) go into administration/liquidation
- liquidate/wind up a company
- survive/weather a recession/downturn
- propose/seek/block/oppose a merger
- launch/make/accept/defeat a takeover bid
Extra ExamplesTopics Businessa1, Shoppinga1- It's hard to find a competing product that is as compelling.
- Most companies haven't tested their products on humans yet.
- Our research enables companies to customize and tailor products to suit individual tastes.
- The group says it will introduce nine new products before the end of the year.
- Those who used the products were generally satisfied with the quality.
- They offer a range of niche products online.
- They put a lot of time and money into packaging products.
- Ensure you have adequate product descriptions.
- She is president of product management.
- The company is diversifying its product mix to attract new customers.
- We are expanding the product line-up.
- We have a good product, but it needs to be marketed better.
- agencies giving out promotional products
- everyday household products
- non-toxic cleaning products
- for those still concerned about product safety
- products offered by our insurance companies
- the company's flagship product
- the manufacture of chocolate from cocoa bean to the finished product
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- good
- right
- innovative
- …
- buy
- purchase
- sell
- …
- area
- category
- group
- …
- a range of products
- [countable] a thing produced during a natural, chemical or industrial process
- One product of any combustion reaction is carbon monoxide.
- Methane is a product of this process.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- good
- right
- innovative
- …
- buy
- purchase
- sell
- …
- area
- category
- group
- …
- a range of products
- [countable] product of something a person or thing that is the result of something
- The child is the product of a broken home.
- Like many of his generation, he was a product of Japan's obsession with technology.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- end
- final
- natural
- …
- product of
- [countable, uncountable] a cream or liquid that you put on your hair or skin to make it look better
- This product can be used on wet or dry hair.
- Don’t put too much product on your skin.
- Ken uses the very best styling products for Jessica's fine hair.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- good
- right
- innovative
- …
- buy
- purchase
- sell
- …
- area
- category
- group
- …
- a range of products
- (mathematics) [countable] a quantity obtained by multiplying one number by another
- The product of 21 and 16 is 336.
Word Originlate Middle English (as a mathematical term): from Latin productum ‘something produced’, neuter past participle (used as a noun) of producere ‘bring forth’, from pro- ‘forward’ + ducere ‘to lead’.
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