| brown goods | |
| —pl n | |
| marketing Compare white goods consumer goods such as televisions, radios, or videos | |
| Main Entry: | brown goods1 |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | electronic goods other than kitchen and laundry appliances, esp. entertainment equipment |
| Etymology: | as opposed to white goods for kitchen appliances, washers, and dryers |
| Usage: | UK, plural noun |
| Main Entry: | brown goods2 |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | any brown-colored liquor, such as bourbon, brandy, and whiskey |
| Usage: | cooking |