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wares

n. plural-only
C1 Advanced US //ˈwɛɹz// UK //wˈeəz// wares

n. items or goods that someone has for sale, especially at a market or on the street.

n. manufactured articles or products offered for sale. Often carries a connotation of physical goods displayed in a marketplace or by a traveling vendor.


SIMPLE

The street vendors display their colorful wares on wooden tables.

CONTEXTUAL

Every Saturday, local artisans gather in the square to hawk their handmade wares to passing tourists.

COMPLEX

In the digital age, the term has seen a resurgence in software contexts, where developers showcase their digital wares on global platforms to reach a wider audience.

Synonyms
Usage

Pluralia tantum; takes a plural verb and is rarely used in the singular form 'ware' except in compound words like 'software' or 'hardware'.

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