commodities
nounUK /kəˈmɒdətiz/
US /kəˈmɑːdətiz/
Things that people buy and sell, like food or metal.
The store sells many commodities, such as rice and oil.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Useful things or qualities that are valuable.
Clean water is a precious commodity in the desert.
3. Raw materials traded in large amounts, like gold or wheat.
Prices for commodities like gold went up this year.
4. Things that are in demand and useful.
Time is a valuable commodity for busy people.