C1nounformalworktravel
US/dʊˈreɪ.ʃən/
UK/djʊˈreɪ.ʃən/
the length of time that something lasts
In context
Please stay in your seats for the duration of the flight.
The duration of the course is twelve weeks, with classes twice a week.
The duration of each lesson depends on the student's level.
Words that go with duration
noun + preposition
- duration ofThe duration of the contract is two years.
adjective + noun
- short durationThe side effects are usually mild and of short duration.
- average durationThe average duration of a phone call has fallen.
- total durationThe total duration of the tour is about four hours.
- limited durationThe offer is only available for a limited duration.