endless

adjective

end·​less ˈen(d)-ləs 

1

: being or seeming to be without end

an endless speech

2

: extremely numerous

… all the multiplied, endless, nameless iniquities …

—Edmund Burke

3

: joined at the ends

an endless chain

endlessly adverb

endlessness noun

Synonyms of endless

• infinite

Examples of endless in a Sentence

There was an endless line at the bank.

There is endless work to do on the house.

Recent Examples on the Web

The future could be secured, the endless frightened knocking in Isabelle's chest finally quieted. — CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026

In an age of endless content, a true story may be the one thing a competitor cannot copy. — Kylie Slavik, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026

Each item costs less than $200, and with the holidays coming—with endless-feeling opportunities for hosting and gifting—now is a great time to start collecting. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 Nov. 2026

From traditional leather mojaris and colorful puppets to customizable jewelry, statement necklaces, and an endless assortment of trinkets, these markets are a shopper’s paradise. — Shalbha Sarda, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for endless

• friendless

Kids Definition

endless

adjective

end·​less ˈen-(d)ləs 

1

: being or seeming to be without end

2

: joined at the ends : continuous

an endless belt

endlessly adverb

endlessness noun