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

His salary will increase throughout the duration of the deal. —Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026

The goal of the Endurance Program was to align flight duration with commercial requirements. —Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 14 Apr. 2026

Speculators had been holding net short positions that set records for both depth and duration since turning from net long to net short in April 2024. —Sj Guest Editorial, Footwear News, 13 Apr. 2026

To celebrate the international tournament, Sporting Kansas City will be hosting fans at its home stadium, Sporting Park, for free watch parties, concerts and diverse fan experiences throughout the tournament’s duration. —Pj Green april 13, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 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
• bination
• carnation
• cassation
• castration
• causation
• centration
• cessation
• cetacean
• chelation
• citation
• collation

Kids Definition

duration

noun

du·​ra·​tion d(y)u̇-ˈrā-shən 

: the time during which something exists or lasts