stamina
noun
stam·i·na
ˈsta-mə-nə 
1
: the bodily or mental capacity to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity : endurance
a workout program that builds strength and stamina
These horses are bred for speed and stamina.
The use of pharmaceuticals to enhance memory, focus, and mental stamina in healthy brains is known generally as cognitive enhancement …—
Paul McFedries
Paul McFedries2
: the moral or emotional strength to continue with a difficult process, effort, etc. : staying power
The network of obligations to family and community underpinned the soldier's moral stamina …—Joseph Allan Frank
Joseph Allan FrankExamples of stamina in a Sentence
Do you have the stamina to finish the job?
Recent Examples on the Web
The bottom line: This will be a defining moment for the presidential election, especially when just days ago the conversation focused almost entirely on Democratic concerns that President Biden didn't have the stamina to win.
—Erin Alberty, Axios, 15 July 2024
Given the show's 10-month shooting schedule, stamina is part of the job.
—Vic Verbalaitis, Peoplemag, 13 July 2024
Follow Election 2024 In the two weeks since Biden’s poor performance in the first general election debate raised concerns over the president’s mental acuity, health and stamina, at least 20 Democratic lawmakers have called on him to step aside as the party’s nominee.
—Adela Suliman, Washington Post, 12 July 2024
Biden said, disputing the premise of one reporter's question that referenced reports that Biden will stop holding campaign events past 8 p.m. because of concerns with his stamina.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 12 July 2024
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Erin Alberty, Axios, 15 July 2024
Given the show's 10-month shooting schedule, stamina is part of the job.
—Vic Verbalaitis, Peoplemag, 13 July 2024
Follow Election 2024 In the two weeks since Biden’s poor performance in the first general election debate raised concerns over the president’s mental acuity, health and stamina, at least 20 Democratic lawmakers have called on him to step aside as the party’s nominee.
—Adela Suliman, Washington Post, 12 July 2024
Biden said, disputing the premise of one reporter's question that referenced reports that Biden will stop holding campaign events past 8 p.m. because of concerns with his stamina.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 12 July 2024
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“Stamina.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stamina. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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stamina
noun
stam·i·na
ˈstam-ə-nə
Medical Definition
stamina
noun
stam·i·na
ˈstam-ə-nə
: the strength or vigor of bodily constitution : capacity for standing fatigue or resisting disease
restoration of weight, strength and stamina following recovery from major surgery—The Journal of the American Medical Association
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