Difference between Merchandise and Trade

Merchandise

Part of speech: verb

Definition: to engage in the trade of.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: commodities offered for sale

Example sentence: My pat line about the Cubs and payroll is that the amount of merchandise the Cubs would sell off a world series championship would more than cover for a big payroll.

Trade

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: relating to or used in or intended for trade or commerce;

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To engage in tradeTo be traded at a certain price or under certain conditions.To give (something) in exchange for.To do business; offer for sale as for one's livelihood.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services.the collective people who perform a particular kind of skilled work.the skilled practice of a practical occupationa particular instance of buying or sellingthe business given to a commercial establishment by its customers

Example sentence: I have never known much good done by those who affected to trade for the public good.