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?
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—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2025
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After all, Miami seemingly has stamina to withstand searing heat after practicing in it all summer, while the opponent typically comes to town ill-prepared for the oppressive temperatures and humidity.
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Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2025
Everdark Sovereign Darkdrift Knight Increased the HP and stamina attack power against guarding Nightfarers for Fulghor, Champion of Nightglow.
—Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
By blending athlete-like stamina with surgeon-level dexterity, KAERI is charting a path toward robotic first responders capable of tackling nuclear, disaster, and industrial challenges with unmatched safety.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025
After all, Miami seemingly has stamina to withstand searing heat after practicing in it all summer, while the opponent typically comes to town ill-prepared for the oppressive temperatures and humidity.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
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“Stamina.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stamina. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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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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