capital goods

plural noun

, Economics.

1. machines and tools used in the production of other goods ( consumer goods ).

capital goods

plural noun

1. economics goods that are themselves utilized in the production of other goods rather than being sold to consumers Also calledproducer goods Compare consumer goods

capital goods

1. Goods used in the production of commodities ; producers' goods. ( Compare consumer goods .)

Word History and Origins

Origin of capital goods¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

Under his 1985-1995 tenure at the head of the European Union’s bureaucracy in Brussels, member countries agreed to tear down barriers that prevented the free movement of capital, goods, services and people.

From Seattle Times

Data for September was revised lower to show these so-called core capital goods orders falling 0.2% instead of rising 0.5% as previously reported.

From Reuters

Core capital goods shipments were unchanged for a second straight month.

From Reuters

Shipments of non-defense capital goods dropped 0.3% following a 0.2% decline in the prior month.

From Reuters

Non-defense capital goods orders excluding aircraft, a closely watched proxy for business spending plans, dipped 0.1% last month, the Commerce Department's Census Bureau said.

From Reuters