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Definition of 'durable goods'

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durable goods

or durables
plural noun
Durable goods or durables are goods such as televisions or cars which are expected to last a long time, and are bought infrequently.
[mainly US]regional note:   in BRIT, usually use consumer durables
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durable goods in British

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

goods usable for a relatively long time, as machinery, automobiles, or household appliances
Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.

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Used Rarely. durable goods is in the lower 50% of commonly used words in the Collins dictionary

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Nearby words of 'durable goods'

  • dura
  • dura mater
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  • durable goods
  • durable press
  • durables
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