Definitions

capital goods

NOUN

materials used in the production of goods

Synonyms

WEAK

assets available funds available means available resources black-ink items capital capitalization cash flow financial resources liquid assets pluses producer goods stock in trade

Example Sentences

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The losers are sectors that depend on oil as an input, such as capital goods manufacturers.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

US imports of capital goods like computer accessories and telecommunications equipment picked up in the month.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

The possible beneficiaries include companies in the industrials, capital goods and tech hardware sectors, particularly in manufacturing, aerospace and automation.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 27, 2025

Companies report that worries about the U.S.-Canada trade conflict have led to scaled-back spending by corporate customers on services and capital goods, muted levels of household consumption, and a weak outlook for the housing market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 20, 2025

Industrial production is substantially oriented toward capital goods and exports, whereas the manufacture of products for domestic consumption continues to be severely restricted.

From Area Handbook for Albania by Elpern, Sarah Jane