Product

ˈprɒdʌkt

nounBeginner🔥Very CommonObject
2 meanings2 idioms/phrases3 questions

Definitions

2 meanings
1

Something that is made or grown to be sold or used.

ˈprɒdʌkt

nounneutralBeginner
Object

An article or substance that is manufactured or refined for sale.

This store sells a wide range of products.

💡 Simply: A product is anything you can buy, like a toy, a phone, or even food. Companies make products and sell them to people like you and me.

👶 For kids: Something that is made or grown to sell.

More Examples

2

The product was well-received by customers.

3

Our company strives to create innovative products.

How It's Used

Business

"The company is launching a new line of beauty products."

Manufacturing

"The factory's products are known for their high quality."

2

The number or amount obtained by multiplying two or more numbers or quantities together.

ˈprɒdʌkt

nounneutralmedium
Concept

The result of a calculation.

The product of the two numbers is a prime number.

💡 Simply: In math, when you multiply two numbers together, the answer you get is called the 'product.'

👶 For kids: When you multiply, the answer is called the product.

More Examples

2

Can you calculate the product of these three numbers?

3

The product of 5 and 7 is 35.

How It's Used

Mathematics

"The product of 3 and 4 is 12."

Tip:Think of multiplication. The result is the product.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Idioms & expressions

product placement

The strategic inclusion of products in movies or TV shows for advertising.

"Product placement can be very effective in influencing consumer behavior."

product life cycle

The stages a product goes through from its introduction to the market until its removal or decline.

"Understanding the product life cycle helps businesses make better marketing decisions."

From Latin *prōdūctus* 'brought forth, produced', past participle of *prōdūcere* 'to bring forth'.

The word 'product' emerged in the 16th century, initially used to describe something made or created.

Memory tip

Think of something you buy at a store. It's a product!

Word Origin

LanguageLatin
Original meaning

"brought forth, produced"

new productproduct developmentproduct launchproduct rangeproduct placement

Common misspellings

prodcutprodectprodict

Usage

40%Spoken
60%Written