duration

noun

du·​ra·​tion du̇-ˈrā-shən 

also dyu̇-

1

: continuance in time

gradually increase the duration of your workout

2

: the time during which something exists or lasts

were there for the duration of the concert

Synonyms of duration

• time
• lifespan
• lifetime
• life
• continuance
• date

Examples of duration in a Sentence

You should gradually increase the duration of your workout.

for the whole duration of the speech the bored audience fidgeted

Recent Examples on the Web

Team Algeria — its coaches, players and support staff — is making its base camp in Lawrence for the duration of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. —Pj Green june 13, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026

The issue with screens is proximity and duration. —Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026

Leasing markets for satellite capacity will resemble aircraft leasing structures, with long-duration contracts, residual value modeling and securitization of payment streams. —Nigel Morris, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026

The Paraguayan and Australian teams have already set up their World Cup home bases in the Bay Area, and Janmohamed said that over 100 official watch parties are planned for the duration of the tournament. —Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 12 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

see durance

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing duration

• for the duration

Rhymes for duration

• ablation
• aeration
• bination
• carnation
• cassation
• castration
• causation
• centration
• cessation
• cetacean
• chelation
• citation

Kids Definition

duration

noun

du·​ra·​tion d(y)u̇-ˈrā-shən 

: the time during which something exists or lasts