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

Ultra, a full-size humanoid robot built for long-duration operation in commercial, service and public environments. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026

Make sure the projects onto which FDEs are allowed are carefully selected, and their duration (lifecycle) within the team is well managed. — Nisha Talagala, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Throughout the study, all participants wore wrist monitors that tracked their physical activity and sleep durations. — Brian Mastroianni, Health, 20 July 2026

Throughout its duration, Agbaji rotated between training stations as campers ages 8-18 ran through drills focused on skills, teamwork and leadership. — Alexa Stone, Kansas City Star, 18 July 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