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imports

Pronunciation: [ɪmˈpɔrts]

Word

Learn how to use imports in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “business”

(noun) goods or products that are brought into a country from another country. This often happens when a country wants to buy things that are made elsewhere.

Example

The store sells many imports from Japan, including toys and electronics.

Example

There are no imports of fresh fruit this week due to a shipping delay.

Example

What types of imports does your country rely on the most?

Context: “business”

(verb) to bring goods or products into a country from another country. This is what businesses do when they want to sell things made in different places.

Example

The company imports most of its raw materials from overseas.

Example

Due to high tariffs, many businesses do not import certain products anymore.

Example

Which countries do we import our clothing from?

How to pronounce imports

Pronunciation: [ɪmˈpɔrts]

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