Commodity
Definition
(noun) A raw material or primary product that can be bought, sold, or traded
Examples
“Oil is a crucial commodity that influences global economic stability.”
“Coffee used to be a cheap commodity there.”
“At the auction in Hamburg, they sold the old cotton commodity by the ton.”
“After the drought, corn became a scarce commodity in Iowa.”
“By Friday, airline seats had turned into a rare commodity on that route.”
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Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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