indestructible

adjective

in·​de·​struc·​ti·​ble ˌin-di-ˈstrək-tə-bəl How to pronounce indestructible (audio)
: incapable of being destroyed, ruined, or rendered ineffective
indestructibility noun
indestructibleness noun
indestructibly adverb

Examples of indestructible in a Sentence

diamonds are widely considered to be indestructible because they are one of the hardest known substances
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The analysis of Environmental Protection Agency test results of about 6,900 drinking water systems shows nearly a quarter of large water utilities serving at least 100,000 customers exceeded limits the EPA approved last year on two chemicals engineered to be nearly indestructible. Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 11 June 2025 The narrow mouth is easy to drink from on the move, and the stainless steel build is virtually indestructible. Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2025 During this time of grieving, may we be comforted by these everlasting truths and indestructible hope. Maureen MacKey, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2025 Since gold is nearly indestructible and has been recycled many times, much of the gold used today dates from prehistoric ages. David Szondy june 07, New Atlas, 7 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for indestructible

Word History

Etymology

probably from Late Latin indestructibilis, from Latin in- + destructus, past participle of destruere to tear down — more at destroy

First Known Use

1667, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of indestructible was in 1667

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“Indestructible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indestructible. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

indestructible

adjective
in·​de·​struc·​ti·​ble ˌin-di-ˈstrək-tə-bəl How to pronounce indestructible (audio)
: impossible to destroy
indestructibility noun
indestructibleness noun
indestructibly adverb

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