hard-wearing

adjective

British

: lasting for a long time : durable

hard-wearing boots

Examples of hard-wearing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Off to one side is an oversized mudroom with hard-wearing brick floors and an integrated dog-washing station. — Mark David, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026

The exterior Forged from anodized aluminum, this is Carl Friedrik's most hard-wearing cabin case yet, with new steel rivets adding extra protection against knocks and bumps to complement the robust aluminum frame. — Charley Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026

The 1994 away kit reflected the fashion of the era while paying tribute to hard-wearing denim—an enduring symbol of American style. — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Mar. 2026

The material is a smooth matte with the hard-wearing properties of a technical daypack without looking too sporty, and the wide-tooth main zipper and sturdy metal pulls add a touch of modern styling to this surprisingly rugged little bag. — Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2026

At 93 grams for a medium, the jacket weighs less than the popular Hoka Skyflow Jacket and Patagonia Houdini jacket, and is surprisingly hard-wearing given its light weight. — Will Porter, Outside, 4 Jan. 2026

These spaces often offer an opportunity to wow guests while benefiting from hard-wearing and easy-to-clean flooring. — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025

Professional DJs need high-quality headphones that are robust and hard-wearing. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2025

Even tiny strips of denim are woven together to make hard-wearing rugs. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 6 Aug. 2025

Rhymes for hard-wearing

• childbearing
• comparing
• declaring
• despairing
• forbearing
• impairing
• preparing
• repairing
• ridesharing
• timesharing
• uncaring
• unerring