durability

American

[door-uh-bil-i-tee, dyoor-] / ˌdʊər əˈbɪl ɪ ti, ˌdyʊər- /

Also durableness

noun

the ability to last over time, resisting wear, breakage, deterioration, etc..

Those who own this make of car really can't complain, given the high quality, dependability, and durability of their product lines.

Other Word Forms

undurability noun
undurableness noun

Etymology

Origin of durability

First recorded in 1350–1400; Latin dūrābili(s) + -tās noun suffix; durable ( def. ), -ty ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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He's still got the energy, the durability and the power to deal with opponents and give them problems.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

“Because banking stocks often mirror the underlying economic environment, this weakness raises concerns about the durability of the current bull market,” he added.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

“It’s adventure, survival, strategy, interpersonal relationships, social politics. … This multi-layered storytelling gives it durability because any given week you have no idea what you’re going to watch.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

These qualities support long-term reliability and durability, which are important for real-world deployment and even potential use in space-based quantum communication systems.

From Science Daily • Mar. 24, 2026

I have always thought that a wild animal never looks so well as when some obstacle of pronounced durability is between us; a personal experience has intensified rather than diminished that idea.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker

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