adjective
- not lasting or enduring; not durable
noun
- a consumer good that is used up quickly or has a short useful life
Usage: economics
Examples
- The company focuses on nondurable products like food and cosmetics.
- Nondurable goods typically need frequent replacement.
- Paper towels are considered nondurable household items.
- The economy relies heavily on both durable and nondurable manufacturing.
- Nondurables like gasoline and groceries make up a large portion of consumer spending.
- These nondurable materials will break down within a few months.
- The packaging was made from nondurable, biodegradable materials.