durable goods


plural noun

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.
Also called hard goods.

Origin of durable goods

First recorded in 1925–30

Words nearby durable goods

British Dictionary definitions for durable goods

durable goods

pl n

goods, such as most producer goods and some consumer goods, that require infrequent replacement. Compare disposable goods, perishables Also called: durables

Cultural definitions for durable goods

durable goods

Manufactured products capable of long utility, such as refrigerators and automobiles.