endless

adjective

end·​less ˈen(d)-ləs How to pronounce endless (audio)
1
: being or seeming to be without end
an endless speech
2
: extremely numerous
all the multiplied, endless, nameless iniquitiesEdmund Burke
3
: joined at the ends
an endless chain
endlessly adverb
endlessness noun

Examples of endless in a Sentence

There was an endless line at the bank. There is endless work to do on the house.
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When one massive drinks company owns many different distilleries and brands, the cross-collaboration options are endless. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2025 Instead of losing the sale, the agent could interact with other retailers’ agents to source the item, complete the transaction, and fulfill the order — creating a frictionless and endless shopping experience that puts the shopper’s needs first. Matt Renner, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025 The region experienced an influx of people traveling to South Florida during the 1920s, known as the Great Florida Land Boom, drawn by the endless possibilities of economic advancements, potential landownership and the charm of a beach haven. Dontaira Terrell, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025 Most don’t want to wade through endless pop-ups and PDFs to get one number or flight time. The Ai Insider, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for endless

Word History

First Known Use

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of endless was before the 12th century

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“Endless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/endless. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.

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endless

adjective
end·​less ˈen-(d)ləs How to pronounce endless (audio)
1
: being or seeming to be without end
2
: joined at the ends : continuous
an endless belt
endlessly adverb
endlessness noun

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