durable

adjective

du·ra·ble ˈdu̇r-ə-bəl How to pronounce durable (audio)

also ˈdyu̇r-

: able to exist for a long time without significant deterioration in quality or value

a durable suitcase

also : designed to be durable

durable goods

durability

ˌdu̇r-ə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce durable (audio)

ˌdyu̇r-

noun

durableness

ˈdu̇r-ə-bəl-nəs How to pronounce durable (audio)

ˈdyu̇r-

noun

durably

ˈdu̇r-ə-blē How to pronounce durable (audio)

ˈdyu̇r-

adverb

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Something durable lasts a long time, so it's no surprise that the word comes to us, via Anglo-French, from the Latin verb durare, meaning "to last." Other descendants of durare in English include during, endure, and durance (which now mostly turns up in the phrase "in durance vile," a fancy way of saying "in prison"). Durable even has a near synonym in the much rarer perdurable, which combines durare with the prefix per- (meaning "throughout") to create a word that can mean "lasting a very long time or indefinitely" or "eternal."

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Available in three colorways and small and large sizes, this lightweight yet durable bag is the perfect travel buddy for your upcoming adventures.

Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2022 Comfortable, durable, and stylish patio furniture is hard to find.

Lily Gray, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2022 The Prvke is comfortable, durable, and has all of the pockets a gadget-laden photographer or videographer could hope for.

Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 3 Sep. 2022 More durable and flexible bronze tools and weapons were manufactured; towns began to become cities.

Adam Kuper, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022 Choose from a multitude of color ways in both standard fabrics and slightly pricier (but more durable) performance fabrics.

Alison Allsopp, Country Living, 25 Aug. 2022 Plus, many are crafted with durable and machine-washable materials, like canvas and nylon, which makes cleaning up any messes or stains a cinch.

Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 24 Aug. 2022 The pilot aims to create a modular, durable and affordable home that is climate friendly, addresses housing needs and encourages equity.

Talis Shelbourne, Journal Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2022 CamelBak’s Chute Mag 32-ounce water bottle is both durable and completely leakproof.

Outside Online, 23 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	durabilities
释义	durable adjective du·ra·ble ˈdu̇r-ə-bəl also ˈdyu̇r- : able to exist for a long time without significant deterioration in quality or value a durable suitcase also : designed to be durable durable goods durability ˌdu̇r-ə-ˈbi-lə-tē ˌdyu̇r- noun durableness ˈdu̇r-ə-bəl-nəs ˈdyu̇r- noun durably ˈdu̇r-ə-blē ˈdyu̇r- adverb Did you know? Something durable lasts a long time, so it's no surprise that the word comes to us, via Anglo-French, from the Latin verb durare, meaning "to last." Other descendants of durare in English include during, endure, and durance (which now mostly turns up in the phrase "in durance vile," a fancy way of saying "in prison"). Durable even has a near synonym in the much rarer perdurable, which combines durare with the prefix per- (meaning "throughout") to create a word that can mean "lasting a very long time or indefinitely" or "eternal." Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Available in three colorways and small and large sizes, this lightweight yet durable bag is the perfect travel buddy for your upcoming adventures. Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2022 Comfortable, durable, and stylish patio furniture is hard to find. Lily Gray, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2022 The Prvke is comfortable, durable, and has all of the pockets a gadget-laden photographer or videographer could hope for. Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 3 Sep. 2022 More durable and flexible bronze tools and weapons were manufactured; towns began to become cities. Adam Kuper, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022 Choose from a multitude of color ways in both standard fabrics and slightly pricier (but more durable) performance fabrics. Alison Allsopp, Country Living, 25 Aug. 2022 Plus, many are crafted with durable and machine-washable materials, like canvas and nylon, which makes cleaning up any messes or stains a cinch. Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 24 Aug. 2022 The pilot aims to create a modular, durable and affordable home that is climate friendly, addresses housing needs and encourages equity. Talis Shelbourne, Journal Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2022 CamelBak’s Chute Mag 32-ounce water bottle is both durable and completely leakproof. Outside Online, 23 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin durabilis, from durare to last — more at during First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing durable durable press durable press Kids Definition durable adjective du·ra·ble ˈdu̇r-ə-bəl ˈdyu̇r- : able to last a long time durable furniture durabilities noun plural of durability as in persistences uninterrupted or lasting existence the durability of the novel's popularity since it was first published in the 1930s Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance persistences continuations continuities continuances survivals permanences subsistences endurances durations abidances extensions prolongations elongations Antonyms & Near Antonyms discontinuances ends discontinuities stoppages endings finishes terminations cessations surceases expirations closes cutbacks abridgments curtailments abridgements shortenings See More
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durable

adjective

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Phrases Containing durable

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