heavy-duty
adjective
heavy-du·ty
ˈhe-vē-ˈdü-tē 
-ˈdyü-
Examples of heavy-duty in a Sentence
some heavy-duty lobbying on the part of the president was necessary in order to get the bill passed
a group of heavy-duty politicians and other notables attended the gala
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On the higher end, de Buyer’s Mineral B Pro offers heavy-duty construction and a thicker pan base.
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Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Dec. 2025
Save high heat for items that are heavy-duty or require sanitizing.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2025
That engine is tied to a 6-speed automatic transmission, with heavy-duty components equipped all over the car, including a heavier transfer case and axles.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2025
Ford said the next generation of the F150 will have a 700-mile range and improved heavy-duty towing.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 15 Dec. 2025
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Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Dec. 2025
Save high heat for items that are heavy-duty or require sanitizing.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2025
That engine is tied to a 6-speed automatic transmission, with heavy-duty components equipped all over the car, including a heavier transfer case and axles.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2025
Ford said the next generation of the F150 will have a 700-mile range and improved heavy-duty towing.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 15 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for heavy-duty
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“Heavy-duty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heavy-duty. Accessed 22 Dec. 2025.
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