Bill Of Goods (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Communication (written or spoken) that persuades someone to accept something untrue or undesirable; "they tried to sell me a bill of goods about a secondhand car".

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Hypernyms

• Deception
• Deceit

Meaning ²

A consignment of merchandise.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

• The ship's cargo manifest detailed a bill of goods that included electronics, clothing, and machinery.
• The retailer received a bill of goods from the supplier, which included a wide variety of products.
• A bill of goods was sent to the customs office for clearance before the shipment could proceed.
• The inventory list served as a bill of goods for the warehouse, helping staff track stock levels.
• The export company prepared a detailed bill of goods for the international shipment.