long-lasting

American  

[lawng-las-ting, -lah-sting, long-] / ˈlɔŋˈlæs tɪŋ, -ˈlɑ stɪŋ, ˈlɒŋ- /

adjective

1. enduring or existing for a long period of time.

   a long-lasting friendship.

2. effective for a relatively long period of time.

   a long-lasting pain reliever.

3. resisting the effects of wear or use over a long period.

   a long-lasting fabric used for work clothes.

---

Etymology

Origin of long-lasting

First recorded in 1520–30

Example Sentences

Without any permanent damage to nitrogen plants, “our view is that the surge in nitrogen prices is not long-lasting and prices will come down once the conflict ends,” Rodriguez said.

From Barron's

“Our view is that the surge in nitrogen prices is not long-lasting and prices will come down once the conflict ends.”

From MarketWatch

Rather than being able to walk away after construction, they have an incentive to ensure long-lasting materials.

From BBC

"A potential spill could cause fires, cryogenic clouds lethal to marine life, and widespread and long-lasting pollution of water and the atmosphere," WWF Italy warned in a statement.

From Barron's

Expectations of a longer-lasting increase in energy prices prompted investors this week to dial back expectations around Fed cuts this year, and longer-term interest rates rose.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• abiding
• durable