built-in/planned obsolescence

noun

: the practice of making or designing something (such as a car) in such a way that it will only be usable for a short time so that people will have to buy another one

Examples of built-in/planned obsolescence in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Slumpies also play with the idea of planned obsolescence. —Sofia Goldstein, SPIN, 26 Feb. 2025

Polman, who went on to build the Fashion Pact with François-Henri Pinault, might be referencing the concept of planned obsolescence. —Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019

The ultimate goal should be total energy independence and the eventual planned obsolescence of the entire energy grid. —Eric MacK, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024

Critics allege that smartphone makers are the latest to follow the trend of planned obsolescence, or the claim that manufacturers deliberately design their products with a short shelf life to encourage consumers to buy the latest model. —Lionel Lim, Fortune, 29 Nov. 2023

In the digital age of planned obsolescence, that’s very significant. —Kevin Leblanc, ELLE, 14 Feb. 2023

At the same time, there is a need to end the planned obsolescence of products, lengthen their lifespans and reduce the purchasing power of the rich. —James Freeman, WSJ, 15 Dec. 2022

But designing products to stop functioning, also known as planned obsolescence, is a big no-no for green tech. —Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 29 Nov. 2022

The fashion industry’s business model is one based upon planned obsolescence. —Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 5 July 2022