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 iniquitiesEdmund 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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An endless number of diets claim to promote weight loss and improve health. Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 12 May 2025 The 17-year-old Yamal remains an endless source of creativity who steps up on every big occasion. Pol Ballús, New York Times, 12 May 2025 What This Means For AI Integration In Business When we were all thrown into remote work and endless online meetings during Covid, companies didn’t have time to teach employees how to make the most of these digital interactions. William Arruda, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025 From relaxing skincare products to indulgent edibles and accessories, the options are endless. Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 9 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for endless

Word History

First Known Use

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

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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 21 May. 2025.

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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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