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

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durable goods

Demand for U.S. durable goods jumped more than expected in July, according to data published by the Commerce Department.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026

Total orders for durable goods increased in July by 1.1% to $339.3 billion, compared with a 0.5% increase in June.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026

New orders for computers and related products jumped 3.1% in June, the government said Monday in its monthly report on durable goods.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026

Demand for U.S. durable goods rose 0.3% in June to $334.8 billion, following a 4% decrease in May.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026

The most serious deficiencies will persist in the fields of residential housing, building materials, and consumers' durable goods.

From State of the Union Address by Harry S. Truman

Related Words

• consumer durables
• consumer goods