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

Orders for durable goods grew at a strong pace in April, a second consecutive monthly increase, the Commerce Department said Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Spending on durable goods was revised up to a 0.4% increase from a small decline as originally reported.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

The Census Bureau releases the durable goods report for April.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

For example: April spending on durable goods by high-income households was higher year over year, but negative for low- and middle-income households, according to Bank of America data.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

When replacement or repair of these more durable goods becomes necessary, there often is no fund available for the purpose.

From The Good Housekeeping Marriage Book by Bigelow, William F. (William Frederick)

Related Words

• consumer durables
• consumer goods