indestructible
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- indestructibility noun
- indestructibleness noun
- indestructibly adverb
Etymology
Origin of indestructible
From the Late Latin word indēstrūctibilis, dating back to 1665–75. See in- 3, destructible
Example Sentences
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"I always thought Ian was indestructible," she added.
From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026
A year earlier, that conference had been a nonstop celebration, and Stroup and Bourne had seemed indestructible.
From Slate • Dec. 23, 2025
Pros like Cincinnati-based chef Jose Salazar told me they favor carbon-steel pans because they’re virtually indestructible, relatively affordable and about half the weight of cast iron, so they heat up faster and sear well.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025
Yes, 2023’s “John Wick: Chapter 4” seemed like it could be the concluding entry in the hugely popular franchise featuring Keanu Reeves as the legendary — and seemingly indestructible — hit man of few words.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2025
“What could you do with an indestructible finger?”
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
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