product Definition
- 1an item made or produced by a company or factory for sale
- 2the result or outcome of a particular process or event
Using product: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "product" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
This company produces high-quality products.
Example
The product of this equation is 42.
Example
The new product line was a huge success.
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The product of their collaboration was a beautiful painting.
product Synonyms and Antonyms
Idioms Using product
the product of one's imagination
something that is created in one's mind
Example
The story was the product of his imagination, and had no basis in reality.
to make something seem more impressive than it really is, often used in reference to marketing or sales presentations
Example
The product demo was just a dog and pony show, with no real substance behind it.
Example
The new product sold like hotcakes, with stores selling out within hours of receiving their shipments.
Phrases with product
by-product
a secondary result of a process
Example
The production of biodiesel results in glycerol as a by-product.
the practice of including a product or brand name as a prop in a movie, TV show, or other media
Example
The film's product placement included several shots of the main character using an iPhone.
Example
The company's product launch was a huge success, with thousands of units sold on the first day.
Origins of product
from Latin 'productus', meaning 'brought forth'
Summary: product in Brief
A 'product' [ˈprɒdʌkt] refers to an item made or produced by a company or factory for sale, or the result or outcome of a particular process or event. It can be a physical object or a service, and can be launched or marketed through 'product placement' or a 'product launch.' 'Product' also extends into idioms like 'sell like hotcakes,' meaning to sell quickly and in large quantities.
