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

At the same time, consumers are weighing those purchases against Netflix subscriptions, Spotify memberships and an endless supply of free content online. —Josh Rivera, USA Today, 14 June 2026

On an emotional level, retro technology such as flip phones, CDs and vinyl conjures images of a simpler time when people were free from the obligation of endless scrolling on social media. —Kian Bakhtiari, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026

Shaped by decades of immigration, Melbourne's dining scene spans everything from beloved Greek and Italian institutions to Korean, Japanese, Vietnamese, and Middle Eastern restaurants, giving visitors an almost endless number of options. —Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026

When your time is always broken up into these little endless tasks, your nervous system shifts into high gear and doesn’t get a chance to recharge. —Parents, 13 June 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