on end

phrase

: without a stop or letup

it rained for days on end

Examples of on end in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

After rashly stealing a man’s cigarette lighter on the subway, Ingeborg trips while making her getaway, resulting in a tibia fracture that threatens to take her out of commission for months on end. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026

Some leave it at letting their kid talk to a chatbot for hours on end, but others go much further. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 13 Aug. 2026

It’s made with a leak-resistant press-in lid to prevent accidents that ruin your travel outfit and also features reliable insulation that can keep drinks cold for endless hours on end. — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2026

This year the screen is beginning to change teenagers, who stare blindingly for hours on end. — Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for on end

• amend
• append
• ascend
• attend
• backend
• befriend
• boyfriend
• commend
• compend
• contend
• defend
• depend