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durable

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈdʊrəbəl/ · UK /ˈdjʊərəbəl/

durable means: Strong enough to last a long time without breaking or becoming damaged through use.

adjective

LASTING WELLB2

Strong enough to last a long time without breaking or becoming damaged through use.

  • These shoes are very durable.
  • We chose durable fabric for the sofa.
  • The new bags are lighter and more durable.

Similar words: long-lasting, hard-wearing, sturdy

Opposites: fragile

Common phrases: durable material, durable shoes, durable fabric

Questions about durable

What does durable mean?

Strong enough to last a long time without breaking or becoming damaged through use.

What is durable in other languages?

Türkçe: dayanıklı · Español: duradero · Français: résistant · Deutsch: langlebig · Italiano: durevole · 日本語: 丈夫な

How do you pronounce durable?

In American English /ˈdʊrəbəl/; in British English /ˈdjʊərəbəl/.

How do you use durable in a sentence?

These shoes are very durable. We chose durable fabric for the sofa.

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