durable

adjective

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: du-ra-ble (3)

English Definition

Able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; hard-wearing.

Example Sentence

This pair of shoes is extremely durable.

US IPA /ˈdʊrəbl/

UK IPA /ˈdjʊərəbl/

long-lasting sturdy robust tough resilient

fragile delicate temporary