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nondurable

/ˌnɑːnˈdʊr.ə.bəl/
(UK: non-durable)
non · du · ra · ble
Plural:nondurables
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nondurable Lexical Profile

nondurable Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Having a relatively short useful life; intended to be consumed immediately or within a short period of time, typically less than three years (used especially of consumer goods).

Example

"The retail report showed steady growth in the sale of nondurable items such as groceries, paper products, and cosmetics."

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• noun

1

A consumer good that is used up quickly or has an expected lifespan of less than three years, such as food, clothing, or fuel (usually used in the plural).

Example

"During economic downturns, households often cut back on big-ticket items while continuing to spend on everyday nondurables."

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• Rhymes for nondurable

• Nearby Words

nondrip
nondriver
nondurability
nondurable
none
noneconomic
nonedible

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nondurable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nondurable
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