Definition

1. Noun (plural): Merchandise, equipment, and apparel designed for, used in, or associated with sports, physical exercise, or outdoor recreational activities, which are manufactured and sold commercially.

Usage

• The term "sporting goods" refers to the category of products available for purchase. It is typically used with plural verb forms.
• It is commonly used in contexts related to retail, manufacturing, marketing, and consumer activity.
• Example: "The store specializes in sporting goods like tennis rackets, footballs, and running shoes."

Examples

• Noun:
  • The new mall has a large sporting goods department on the second floor.
  • Online sales of sporting goods increased significantly last year.
  • He invested in a company that manufactures high-quality sporting goods.

Advanced Usage

• "sporting goods retailer/store": A business that primarily sells sporting goods.
  • I need to go to the sporting goods store to buy a new sleeping bag for the camping trip.
• "sporting goods industry": The economic sector involved in the production and sale of these items.
  • The sporting goods industry is highly competitive and seasonal.

Variants and Related Words

• Sporting equipment: A very close synonym, often used interchangeably, though "equipment" can sometimes imply the tools themselves more than their commercial aspect.
• Athletic equipment: Similar to "sporting equipment," often with a focus on formal sports or fitness.
• Outdoor gear: A subset of sporting goods focused on activities like camping, hiking, and climbing.

Synonyms

• Sports equipment
• Athletic goods
• Sports gear

Notes

• "Sporting goods" is a compound noun treated as a plural concept. The singular form "a sporting good" is rarely, if ever, used.
• It functions as a noun modifier in terms like "sporting goods store" (a store for sporting goods).

Noun

1. sports equipment sold as a commodity