durable

[ door-uh-buhl, dyoor- ]

adjective

1. able to resist wear, decay, etc., well; lasting; enduring.

   Synonyms: permanent

   Antonyms: transitory, weak

noun

1. durables. durable goods.

durable

/ ˈdjʊərəbəl /

adjective

1. long-lasting; enduring

   a durable fabric

Derived Forms

• ˈdurably, adverb
• ˌduraˈbility, noun

Other Words From

• du·ra·bil·i·ty [d, oo, r-, uh, -, bil, -i-tee, dy, oo, r-], du·ra·ble·ness noun
• du·ra·bly adverb
• un·du·ra·ble adjective
• un·du·ra·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of durable¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin dūrābilis; dure ², -able

Word History and Origins

Origin of durable¹

C14: from Old French, from Latin dūrābilis, from dūrāre to last; see endure

Example Sentences

Having a “durable” power of attorney stays in effect if you’re incapacitated up until your death.

From Salon

Even the English Football League's most durable manager has succumbed.

From BBC

"Wood is more durable in space than on Earth because there's no water or oxygen that would rot or inflame it," Kyoto University forest science professor Koji Murata told Reuters news agency.

From BBC

The university's school of design assessed 65 products, and found a £15 pair of women's jeans to be more durable than their £150 equivalent.

From BBC

Made from jute, a durable and eco-friendly material, each rug integrates these natural elements.

From BBC

Related Words

• dependable
• enduring
• lasting
• permanent
• reliable
• stable
• strong
• tenacious