stamina

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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

2

: 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

stamina

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plural of stamen

Examples of stamina in a Sentence

Noun

Do you have the stamina to finish the job?

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Austin has been cleared to play receiver on Friday against Santa Fe in his sophomore debut but will be limited in the amount of plays as his father makes sure he’s protected while regaining his stamina. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026

The Libra Sun opposes Neptune across your work and rest zones, making concentration, motivation, or stamina feel less reliable than usual. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 25 Sep. 2026

The skill isn’t spreadsheets or KPIs but having the stamina to defund something that’s quietly working, then sit with the people who built and loved it. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

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Word History

Etymology

Noun

Latin, plural of stamen warp, thread of life spun by the Fates

First Known Use

Noun

1726, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for stamina

• lamina

Kids Definition

stamina

noun

stam·​i·​na ˈstam-ə-nə 

: vigor sense 1, endurance

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