WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
last•ing /ˈlæstɪŋ/USA pronunciation
adj. [before a noun]
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026- enduring for a long time:our lasting friendship.
last•ing
(las′ting, lä′sting),USA pronunciation adj.
n.
last′ing•ly, adv.
last′ing•ness, n.
- continuing or enduring a long time;
permanent;
durable:a lasting friendship.
n.
- a strong, durable, closely woven fabric for shoe uppers, coverings on buttons, etc.
- [Archaic.]the quality of surviving or continuing and maintaining strength, effectiveness, etc.
- 1125–75 for def. 1; 1775–85 for def. 2; Middle English (adjective, adjectival). See last2, -ing2
last′ing•ness, n.