C1nounsporthealth
US/ˈstæm.ə.nə/
UK/ˈstæm.ɪ.nə/
the physical or mental strength to keep doing something hard for a long time
In context
Marathon runners need great stamina as well as speed.
Swimming is a good way to build stamina without hurting your knees.
Running a business with two small children takes a lot of mental stamina.
Words that go with stamina
verb + noun
- build staminaLong, slow runs help build stamina.
- improve staminaCycling to work has really improved my stamina.
- lack staminaThe young team played well but lacked stamina in the second half.
adjective + noun
- physical staminaWorking on a building site requires great physical stamina.
- mental staminaChess players need incredible mental stamina.
- great staminaClimbing the mountain took great stamina.