noun
- durable goods such as appliances, furniture, and tools that are expected to last for several years
Usage: usually plural; retail/commerce term
Examples
- The store's hardgoods department includes refrigerators, washing machines, and dishwashers.
- Sales of hardgoods increased this quarter as consumers invested in home improvements.
- Unlike clothing, hardgoods are designed to withstand years of regular use.
- The retailer separated its inventory into softgoods and hardgoods sections.
- Hardgoods typically have higher profit margins than perishable items.