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

But what stuck out more than the Giants’ toughness in those skirmishes was their football stamina. — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2026

But this is one of the most powerful stamina boosting supplements out there, with promising data emerging on brain health, too. — Diana Helmuth, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026

Securing a premium, rugged outdoor speaker equipped with 20-hour stamina, custom app EQ tuning, and phone-charging capabilities for under $200 is an exceptional value. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026

Rebuilding daily routines is paramount, emphasizing small, consistent steps such as a regular wake-up time to build stamina and confidence. — Diane Winiarski, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

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