durable goods

American  

plural noun

1. goods, as household appliances, machinery, or sports equipment, that are not consumed or destroyed in use and can be used for a period of time, usually three or more years.

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durable goods British  

plural noun

1. Also called: durables. goods, such as most producer goods and some consumer goods, that require infrequent replacement. Compare disposable goods , perishables

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durable goods Cultural  

1. Manufactured products capable of long utility, such as refrigerators and automobiles.

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Etymology

Origin of durable goods

First recorded in 1925–30

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Example Sentences

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durable goods

U.S. economic data due Friday include durable goods orders for August, released at 8:30 a.m., and the University of Michigan final consumer survey for September, published at 10 a.m.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026

The Census Bureau releases the durable goods report for July.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026

Inflation, high interest rates and rising material costs are slowing down construction, auto sales and demand for consumer durable goods.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026

New orders for computers and related products jumped 3.1% in June, the government said Monday in its monthly report on durable goods.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026

It is mainly to supply the waiting involved in the consumption of such durable goods, that a typical joint-stock company issues shares for public subscription.

From Supply and Demand by Hubert D. Henderson

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Related Words

• consumer durables
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