( non-essentials)
Note: in AM, also use 'nonessential'
1.
Non-essential means not absolutely necessary.
The crisis has led to the closure of a number of non-essential government services.
...non-essential goods.
≠ essential
ADJ : usu ADJ n
2.
Non-essentials are things that are not absolutely necessary.
In a recession, consumers could be expected to cut down on non-essentials like toys.
≠ necessities
N-PLURAL