Meaning & use
durable
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
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Words with an opposite meaning
fragileflimsy
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