stamina

noun

stam·i·na | \ ˈsta-mə-nə

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Definition of stamina

: staying power, endurance

Examples of stamina in a Sentence

Do you have the stamina to finish the job?

Recent Examples on the Web

The administrator’s fervor and stamina elevated his profile significantly. — Brady Dennis, Washington Post, "Scott Pruitt steps down as EPA head after ethics, management scandals," 5 July 2018 On top of that, days that feature a lot of ups and downs on the trail can zap the strength and stamina from your legs too, potentially requiring a little extra time to recover. — Kraig Becker, Popular Mechanics, "9 Things to Know Before You Hike the Pacific Crest Trail," 5 Nov. 2018 From messy diapers to 2 a.m. feedings, mothering an infant requires patience, stamina and — above all — love. — Peter Rowe, sandiegouniontribune.com, "A Mother's Day gift for a struggling baby: loving attention," 13 May 2018 The annual four-day festival is known to require an impressive amount of stamina—and an even more impressive suitcase, filled with eye-catching pieces bound to capture both hearts and shutters. — Zoe Ruffner, Vogue, "14 Art Basel Beauty Staples for a Sunnier State of Mind," 6 Dec. 2018 Moving fast and preserving stamina were life-and-death battlefield attributes. — Joe Pappalardo, Popular Mechanics, "'Outlaw King' vs. 'Braveheart': Which Movie Gets Scotland Right?," 13 Nov. 2018 As one of the most powerful beings in the universe, Danvers can fly and is in possession of both superhuman strength and enough stamina to take on even the most feared supervillian—but the trailer only teases her abilities. — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, "Could Captain Marvel Change Superhero Movies Forever?," 18 Sep. 2018 Alongside Kyrie Irving’s clutch jump shot, James’ hustle and stamina secured Cleveland’s first NBA championship. — Al Saracevic, San Francisco Chronicle, "LeBron James: One man stands in the Warriors’ way," 30 May 2018 The crossover business-benefits are endless: greater stamina, higher confidence, firm chalky handshakes. — WSJ, "101 Ways to Live, Work and Goof Off More Ambitiously," 26 Oct. 2018

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stamina

noun

English Language Learners Definition of stamina

: great physical or mental strength that allows you to continue doing something for a long time

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stamina

noun

stam·i·na | \ ˈsta-mə-nə

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Kids Definition of stamina

: the ability or strength to keep doing something for a long time

stamina

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stam·i·na | \ ˈstam-ə-nə

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Medical Definition of stamina

: 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 — Journal of the American Medical Association

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