B2nounsporthealth
US/ɪnˈdʊr.əns/
UK/ɪnˈdjʊə.rəns/
the ability to continue doing something hard or painful for a long time
In context
Marathon runners need great endurance as well as speed.
Climbing Fansipan in one day is a real test of endurance.
Swimming improves your endurance without putting stress on your knees.
Words that go with endurance
noun + preposition
- test of enduranceThe 24-hour race is the ultimate test of endurance.
verb + noun
- build enduranceLong, slow runs help you build endurance.
adjective + noun
- physical enduranceFirefighters need high levels of physical endurance.
- mental enduranceStudying for twelve hours a day takes mental endurance.
noun + noun
- endurance athleteAs an endurance athlete, she trains six days a week.
- endurance raceHe finished a 100-kilometre endurance race in the mountains.