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

But Trump’s predictions about the war’s duration have proven foolhardy before. — Alejandra Jaramillo, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026

High-intensity interval training and long-duration intense cardio spike cortisol significantly, and doing them too often without recovery can keep the hormone elevated, but rest and frequency matter more than avoidance. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026

The duration of the disruption remains unclear, with the Kingdom providing no timeline on the pipeline's restoration. — Matthew Tan, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026

Depending on the activity, these devices can also provide useful information about other metrics, including workout duration, distance and pace. — Jason Kostrna, The Conversation, 21 Sep. 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