countless

adjective

count·​less ˈkau̇nt-ləs How to pronounce countless (audio)
Synonyms of countlessnext
: too numerous to be counted : myriad, many
countlessly adverb

Examples of countless in a Sentence

There are countless reasons why that would not be a good idea. I've been there countless times.
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In the countless innovative ways she’s found to explore and present music, American mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato always brings her audience along for a fascinating ride. Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026 Ward said her mother was fascinated with the mystery of Amelia Earhart, and that fascination turned into countless trips to air shows and museums. Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026 The memories, however, were countless. Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026 Hulu, one of the most reliable streaming services for both older and newer television, is home to countless hours of reality TV. Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for countless

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of countless was in 1593

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“Countless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/countless. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.

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countless

adjective
count·​less ˈkau̇nt-ləs How to pronounce countless (audio)
: too numerous to be counted : innumerable

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