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
dur.,
dur. dol.,
dura,
dura mater,
durable,
durable goods,
durable press,
durain,
dural,
dural sheath,
dural sinus
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.