nondurable

American  

[non-door-uh-buhl, -dyoor-] / nɒnˈdʊər ə bəl, -ˈdyʊər- /

adjective

1. not resistant to wear, decay, etc.; not sturdy.

   nondurable fabrics.

2. not lasting or enduring; consumable or perishable.

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noun

1. nondurables. goods that are used up quickly or purchased frequently, as food and apparel.

Other Word Forms

• nondurability noun
• nondurableness noun
• nondurably adverb

Etymology

Origin of nondurable

non- + durable

Example Sentences

Production and shipments increased moderately, while both nondurable and nondurable manufacturing activity grew slightly this month, the survey said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The manufacturing sector contracted 0.6%, with both nondurable and durable goods contributing to the decrease for the third month in a row.

From Seattle Times

Unfilled positions increased by 59,000 in the nondurable goods manufacturing industry, and the federal government had an additional 31,000 openings.

From Reuters

Unfilled positions increased by 59,000 in the nondurable goods manufacturing industry and the federal government had an additional 31,000 openings.

From Reuters

In nondurable manufacturing, there were modest decreases in the production of paper, plastics and rubber products as well as apparel and leather.

From Reuters