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Meaning of yard goods | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Merchandise, especially fabric, sold in units of linear measure.

plural, plural-only

Examples

“2008, Judy O'Bannon, "Lingering with linens," The Corydon Democrat (Corydon, Indiana), 20 Feb., As I look at the stacks of neatly folded linens, I see more than yard goods and thread.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

yard jockey yard of ale yard of clay yard of land yard of satin yard pilot