Item (noun)

1. A distinct individual article or unit, especially one that is part of a list, collection, or set.
2. A small article of merchandise, especially one that is for sale in a retail store.
3. An individual piece of information or news.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin item "also, in the same manner", from ita "so, thus".

Examples:

1. The list included several items.
2. The store had a wide variety of items.
3. The item was on sale.
4. The news item was about a new product.
5. The item was included in the budget.