Meaning & use

durable

adjective·Academic

Able to withstand wear, damage, or pressure over a long time.

See it in a sentence

These hiking boots are durable enough to survive years of rough mountain trails.

The company markets its luggage as durable, backing it with a lifetime warranty.

A note on using this word

Durable describes physical resistance to wear, while 'durable goods' is an economics term for products meant to last several years.

Words with a similar meaning

sturdylong-lastinghard-wearing

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Words with an opposite meaning

fragileflimsy

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