drygoods
nounUK /ˈdraɪ ɡʊdz/
US /ˈdraɪ ɡʊdz/
Drygoods are things like cloth, clothes, and other items sold in a store that are not food or liquid.
The shop sells drygoods such as fabric, buttons, and towels.
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2. Goods that stay dry and do not spoil, such as grains, flour, and beans.
The warehouse stores drygoods like rice and flour in big sacks.
3. Items sold in a dry-goods store, especially cloth and ready-made clothing.
She bought needles and thread at the drygoods counter.
4. Products that are not liquids and are packed without moisture.
The ship carried drygoods below deck to keep them safe from water.