noun
merch
murch
noun
1
Branded goods sold to fans of a band, team, show, or similar — t-shirts, mugs, posters, and the like.
"She bought a hoodie from the band's merch table after the show."
"The channel sells its own line of merch, from caps to phone cases."
How to Use Merch
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishShort, informal word for branded fan products — the shortened everyday version of "merchandise."
When to use it
Informal; "merchandise" is the word to use in formal or business writing.
Common pairings
band merch
merch table
official merch
drop new merch
Word Forms
merched past tense, merches singular
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Etymology
A casual clipping of "merchandise," popular from the late 20th century onward.