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 in January was dragged by a 6% drop in nondurable consumer goods, which include pharmaceutical output that is prominent in Ireland.

From The Wall Street Journal

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