material goods

Definitions

Physical objects or commodities that can be touched, held, or possessed, as opposed to services or intangible assets.

Tangible items produced for consumption or trade that satisfy human wants or needs.

Examples

Many people believe that true happiness cannot be found in the accumulation of material goods.

The minimalist movement encourages individuals to detach their self-worth from the ownership of material goods.

Despite his vast collection of material goods, he often felt a profound sense of emptiness.

Synonyms

possessions commodities assets belongings chattel merchandise property

Antonyms

concepts ideas spirituality intangibles thoughts beliefs values