durable

UK: /ˈdjʊərəb^əl/

US: /ˈdʊrəbəl, ˈdjʊr-/

US: (dŏŏr′ə bəl, dyŏŏr′-)

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025

du•ra•ble /ˈdʊrəbəl, ˈdyʊr-/   adj. 

1. highly resistant to wear, etc.; capable of enduring:
   The raincoat is made of durable material.

n. 

2. durables, [plural] goods, such as household appliances, that are not used up immediately, but can be used for several years. Also called durable goods.

du•ra•bil•i•ty /ˌdʊrəˈbɪlɪti, ˌdyʊr-/  n. 

[uncountable] That car is noted for its exceptional durability.

du•ra•bly, adv. See -dur-.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025

du•ra•ble  (dŏŏr′ə bəl, dyŏŏr′-), adj. 

1. able to resist wear, decay, etc., well;
   lasting;
   enduring.

n. 

2. durables. See durable goods. 

• Latin dūrābilis. See dure², -able
• Middle French
• Middle English 1350–1400

du′ra•bil′i•ty, du′ra•ble•ness, n. 
du′ra•bly, adv. 
Synonyms

• 1. permanent.

Antonyms

• 1. weak, transitory.

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::

durable / ˈdjʊərəb^əl/ adjective

1. long-lasting; enduring

Etymology: 14th Century: from Old French, from Latin dūrābilis, from dūrāre to last; see endure

ˌduraˈbility, ˈdurableness noun

ˈdurably adverb