endless

adjective

end·​less ˈen(d)-ləs 

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

Synonyms of endless

• infinite

Examples of endless in a Sentence

There was an endless line at the bank.

There is endless work to do on the house.

Recent Examples on the Web

French fries, tater tots, mashed potatoes, baked potatoes, roasted potatoes, latkes, potato chips, croquettes, potato au gratin—the list is endless. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2025

It’s often sidestepped on the dessert spread—or prone to endless regifting. —Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2025

Plus, with over 2,000 municipalities, Switzerland offers a seemingly endless number of day trips and pit stops. —Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2025

And while life provides endless opportunities for Americans to support one another, people in certain areas tend to step up more than others. —Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for endless

• friendless

Kids Definition

endless

adjective

end·​less ˈen-(d)ləs 

1

: being or seeming to be without end

2

: joined at the ends : continuous

an endless belt

endlessly adverb

endlessness noun