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

Stitch Fix is simply a better retail mouse trap by Baer’s way of thinking, replacing lackluster stores and the endless aisle with stylists who send shoppers a box of looks to try on at home. —Evan Clark, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025

With no rooster to sing in a new day, Marialice begins a journey in endless night to find the sleeping sun, accompanied by tiny chick Little. —John Hopewell, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025

The familiar voice remains recognizable, although hoarser due to the ravages of cancer and the endless bouts of chemotherapy and radiation. —Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2025

The city is home to endless freeways, not-great public transportation, dry air and hard water, clout-chasing name-droppers, oppressive wellness culture, and $20 status smoothies (which are delicious, sorry to say). —Rachel Brodsky, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 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