durable
Americanadjective
noun
adjective
Other Word Forms
- durability noun
- durableness noun
- durably adverb
- undurable adjective
- undurably adverb
Etymology
Origin of durable
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin dūrābilis; dure 2, -able
Example Sentences
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He said that higher gas prices normally put more pressure on durable goods — that is, products that last longer, like electronics and appliances — and less on services, like restaurants.
From MarketWatch
Miller is durable and a particularly adept pass blocker.
From Los Angeles Times
One of the products Habitable rates highly for flooring is linoleum, a durable natural product that has been widely replaced with PVC.
From BBC
The scientists found that these molecules are exceptionally durable, with strong thermal stability that makes them well suited for applications in biotechnology and medicine.
From Science Daily
Whether that line holds once Powell leaves and the next chair takes the job will test whether independence defended by court orders can prove as durable as independence once defended by custom.
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