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

Example Sentences

He said that higher gas prices normally put more pressure on durable goods — that is, products that last longer, like electronics and appliances — and less on services, like restaurants.

From MarketWatch

Prices of imported durable goods rose 1.3% from January through November, according to analysis by the Yale Budget Lab, well below what many economists had predicted.

From The Wall Street Journal

The DXY dollar index extended gains after U.S. durable goods orders exceeded expectations.

From The Wall Street Journal

December durable goods orders fell 1.4%, but that was essentially in line with consensus call.

From Barron's

December durable goods orders fell 1.4%, but that was essentially in line with consensus call.

From Barron's

Related Words

• consumer durables
• consumer goods