long-lasting

[ lawng-las-ting, -lah-sting, long- ]

adjective

1. enduring or existing for a long period of time:

   a long-lasting friendship.

2. effective for a relatively long period of time:

   a long-lasting pain reliever.

3. resisting the effects of wear or use over a long period:

   a long-lasting fabric used for work clothes.

Word History and Origins

Origin of long-lasting¹

First recorded in 1520–30

Related Words

• abiding
• durable