WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
du•ra•ble /ˈdʊrəbəl, ˈdyʊr-/USA pronunciation
adj.
n.
du•ra•bly, adv. See -dur-.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026- highly resistant to wear, etc.; capable of enduring:The raincoat is made of durable material.
n.
- 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•bly, adv. See -dur-.
du•ra•ble
(dŏŏr′ə bəl, dyŏŏr′-),USA pronunciation adj.
n.
du′ra•bil′i•ty, du′ra•ble•ness, n.
du′ra•bly, adv.
- able to resist wear, decay, etc., well;
lasting;
enduring.
n.
- durables. See durable goods.
- Latin dūrābilis. See dure2, -able
- Middle French
- Middle English 1350–1400
du′ra•bly, adv.
- 1. permanent.
- 1. weak, transitory.
'durability' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
bulletwood
- field trial
- hardener
- titanium dioxide
- clear-coating
- cold rubber
- granite
- heavy-duty
- proof
- vulcanize
- wear
- wearability
- spun-bonding