well-built
adjective
1
: built to be strong or to work well
a well-built house/car/system
2
: physically strong or attractive
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These motorcycles were so well-built that they were even employed in both World Wars, mainly as dispatch bikes and sidecar tugs for the British armed forces.
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New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2025
Though well-built, Egbuka's athleticism was more functional and fluid than fantastic.
—Derrik Klassen, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Its ride is smooth and predictable ride, its fuel economy can top 50 MPG in hybrid versions and its interior is well-built for the price.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
All of the accessories feel well-built and feature inoffensive, bordering on bland, designs.
—Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
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New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2025
Though well-built, Egbuka's athleticism was more functional and fluid than fantastic.
—Derrik Klassen, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Its ride is smooth and predictable ride, its fuel economy can top 50 MPG in hybrid versions and its interior is well-built for the price.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
All of the accessories feel well-built and feature inoffensive, bordering on bland, designs.
—Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for well-built
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“Well-built.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-built. Accessed 17 Dec. 2025.
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