product-sample
/ˈprɒd.ʌkt ˌsɑːm.pəl/ IELTSAcademic
noun
A small example of a product, given so people can see, test, or try it before buying. It is often used in shops, sales meetings, and marketing.
- The company sent us a product sample.
- Can I take a product sample home?
- They offered free product samples at the event.
Adinary Nuance
A product-sample is a real item meant for testing or trying, not just a picture or description. It is closer to sample than to demo, but it usually means a physical item, especially in sales and marketing. Writers use it when they want to stress that people can handle or test the product.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- mẫu sản phẩm
- Spanish
- muestra de producto
- Chinese
- 产品样品
- Japanese
- 製品サンプル
- Korean
- 제품 샘플
Etymology
Product-sample is a modern compound of product and sample. It became common in business and marketing English as a clear label for trial examples.
Common phrases
free product sampleproduct sample packrequest a product samplesend a product sample
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Frequently asked questions
- Is product-sample the same as sample?
- Almost, but product-sample is more specific. It usually means a sample of a product for testing or marketing.
- Is product-sample used in business writing?
- Yes. It is common in sales, marketing, and product emails.
- Is it a physical item or an online demo?
- Usually a physical item. For online trials, people often say demo, trial, or free version.