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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 iniquities …Edmund 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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Spanning 43,000 square feet beneath towering pine trees, the Sea Explorers Kids’ Club blends eco-conscious design with endless entertainment. Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025 The image also highlights the dissonance between the seemingly endless demands and executive orders coming from the White House, and the spirit of care and generosity that traditionally accompany the holiday season. Françoise Mouly, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025 There are endless interpretations of a holiday tablescape. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025 Under $50 Long-sleeve dresses are a must for the winter, but the variety in styles is endless. Julia Fields, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 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 2 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

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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