product

noun

prod·​uct ˈprä-(ˌ)dəkt How to pronounce product (audio)
1
: the number or expression resulting from the multiplication together of two or more numbers or expressions
2
a(1)
: something produced
especially : commodity sense 1
(2)
: something (such as a service) that is marketed or sold as a commodity
b
: something resulting from or necessarily following from a set of conditions
a product of his environment
3
: the amount, quantity, or total produced
4

Examples of product in a Sentence

The company's newest product is selling well. The sap used to make maple syrup is a natural product. This book is the product of many years of hard work. The finished product was a beautiful vase.
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Like many other Osprey products, the Atmos and Aura packs are treated with PFAS-free DWR and made with bluesign APPROVED materials. Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024 Later, Chrysler added DeSoto and bought the Dodge Brothers Co., a company larger than Chrysler that had excellent products plus a good dealer organization. David Krumboltz, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024 On the campaign trail this year, Trump proposed raising duties on imports from China by as much as 50%, to 60% in total, while adding duties of 10% to 20% against products from the rest of the world. William Gavin, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024 Going into this season, the Gophers’ latest high-end safety product, Tyler Nubin, had joined the New York Giants via the NFL draft, leaving a big hole in the back of the U defense. Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for product 

Word History

Etymology

in sense 1, from Middle English, from Medieval Latin productum, from Latin, something produced, from neuter of productus, past participle of producere; in other senses, from Latin productum

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of product was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Product.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/product. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

product

noun
prod·​uct ˈpräd-(ˌ)əkt How to pronounce product (audio)
1
: the number or expression resulting from the multiplication of two or more numbers or expressions
15 is the product of 3 and 5
2
: something produced

Medical Definition

product

noun
prod·​uct ˈpräd-(ˌ)əkt How to pronounce product (audio)
: a substance produced from one or more other substances as a result of chemical change

Legal Definition

product

noun
prod·​uct ˈprä-ˌdəkt How to pronounce product (audio)
1
: the result of work or thought
2
a
: the output of an industry or firm
b
: a thing created by manufacturing
3
in the civil law of Louisiana : something (as timber or a mineral) that is derived from something else and that diminishes the substance of the thing from which it is derived compare fruit sense 2a

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