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

• 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

But as the supercontinent finally splintered apart around 200 million years ago and the near-endless age of dinosaurs found its groove, the planet recovered to conditions more hospitable to animal life. —Peter Brannen, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025

Every click, every photo, every video creates an endless tsunami of information. —Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025

That chance, the brass believed, would have given him endless low-pressure reps to view complex defenses and troubleshoot different throw trajectories. —Alec Lewis, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025

Modern leaders face an endless stream of opportunities, requests and shifting priorities. —Marie-Louise Jacques, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 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