consumption goods

American  

plural noun

Economics

1. consumer goods.

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Etymology

Origin of consumption goods

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

Forecasters expect that prices for personal consumption goods excluding food and energy rose at a 2.9% annual rate in April, which would be the highest reading since June 1993, and beyond the Fed’s 2% inflation target.

From Reuters

The Fed will get new inflation data on Friday, with forecasters expecting that prices for personal consumption goods excluding food and energy rose at a 2.9% annual rate in April.

From Reuters

Returns now completed of the output of all classes of consumption goods show that the standard of living has risen by no less than 20 per cent over the past year.

From Slate

The tax cuts, for example, tend to increase private spending, by both households on consumption goods and businesses on investment goods.

From New York Times

Some beliefs are like consumption goods: a passion for conservation can make its owner feel good, and is a public part of his identity, like fashion.

From Economist