nondurable

[ non-door-uh-buhl, -dyoor- ]

adjective

1. not resistant to wear, decay, etc.; not sturdy:

   nondurable fabrics.

2. not lasting or enduring; consumable or perishable.

noun

1. nondurables. goods that are used up quickly or purchased frequently, as food and apparel.

Other Words From

• nondu·ra·bili·ty non·dura·ble·ness noun
• non·dura·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of nondurable¹

non- + durable

Example Sentences

The manufacturing sector contracted 0.6%, with both nondurable and durable goods contributing to the decrease for the third month in a row.

From Seattle Times

Unfilled positions increased by 59,000 in the nondurable goods manufacturing industry, and the federal government had an additional 31,000 openings.

From Reuters

Unfilled positions increased by 59,000 in the nondurable goods manufacturing industry and the federal government had an additional 31,000 openings.

From Reuters

In nondurable manufacturing, there were modest decreases in the production of paper, plastics and rubber products as well as apparel and leather.

From Reuters

Production of nondurable consumer goods fell 0.9%, pulled down by clothing, energy as well as food and tobacco.

From Reuters