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

Other Word Forms

• durability noun
• durableness noun
• durably adverb
• undurable adjective
• undurably 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

On Sunday, Netanyahu told reporters that the US-Israel relationship was as "durable as the stones in the Western Wall" while he and Rubio made a short visit to the holy site in Jerusalem's Old City.

From BBC

He told reporters the relationship was as strong and "durable as the stones in the Western Wall", while at the holy site in Jerusalem on Sunday.

From BBC

Anyone doubting whether Matthew Stafford is durable enough to carry the Rams to the Super Bowl didn’t pay attention to the team’s win over the Texans.

From Los Angeles Times

Along with being one of cinema’s most durable monster franchises, “Alien” constantly assesses what it means to be human, and whether our confidence in our supposedly superior intelligence is justified.

From Salon

Tuesday’s show ended with Jepsen’s traditional closer, “Cut to the Feeling,” yet another “Emotion” outtake that’s taken on a second life as the subject of a durable internet joke about swords.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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