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

U.S. wholesale inventories rose at a slower pace in October, driven by nondurable goods.

From The Wall Street Journal

Consumer spending is estimated to have contributed 1.8 percentage points to headline growth, with services and nondurables increasing.

From Barron's

Consumer spending is estimated to have contributed 1.8 percentage points to headline growth, with services and nondurables increasing.

From Barron's

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