stamina
noun
stam·i·na
ˈsta-mə-nə 
1
: the bodily or mental capacity to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity : endurance
a workout program that builds strength and stamina
These horses are bred for speed and stamina.
The use of pharmaceuticals to enhance memory, focus, and mental stamina in healthy brains is known generally as cognitive enhancement …—
Paul McFedries
Paul McFedries2
: the moral or emotional strength to continue with a difficult process, effort, etc. : staying power
The network of obligations to family and community underpinned the soldier's moral stamina …—Joseph Allan Frank
Joseph Allan FrankExamples of stamina in a Sentence
Do you have the stamina to finish the job?
Recent Examples on the Web
Exercise regularly: Physical activity increases your stamina, endurance, and muscle tone, which helps promote good posture and healthy breathing—both essential for voice health.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 1 Sep. 2024
Hayden was easily among the finest poets writing in English in the 20th century, one whose work has already in the decades since shown more stamina, more lasting power, than many of the other names that appear on the lists from this decade.
—Carl Phillips, Washington Post, 19 July 2024
His stamina in part comes from the discipline he’s developed since childhood, but at his age, his lifestyle matters as well.
—Leila Cobo, Billboard, 15 Aug. 2024
While these possible solutions are gradually taking shape, Ukraine exists in a partial darkness and state of dysfunction that is gradually undermining its stamina.
—Suriya Jayanti, TIME, 10 Aug. 2024
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 1 Sep. 2024
Hayden was easily among the finest poets writing in English in the 20th century, one whose work has already in the decades since shown more stamina, more lasting power, than many of the other names that appear on the lists from this decade.
—Carl Phillips, Washington Post, 19 July 2024
His stamina in part comes from the discipline he’s developed since childhood, but at his age, his lifestyle matters as well.
—Leila Cobo, Billboard, 15 Aug. 2024
While these possible solutions are gradually taking shape, Ukraine exists in a partial darkness and state of dysfunction that is gradually undermining its stamina.
—Suriya Jayanti, TIME, 10 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for stamina
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stamina
noun
stam·i·na
ˈstam-ə-nə
Medical Definition
stamina
noun
stam·i·na
ˈstam-ə-nə
: the strength or vigor of bodily constitution : capacity for standing fatigue or resisting disease
restoration of weight, strength and stamina following recovery from major surgery—The Journal of the American Medical Association
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