Durable – Having the ability to last or be used for a long time

(Pronounced juor-ruh-buhl)

To remember the definition of the word durable, use the following mnemonic:

With their endurance they were able (durable) to last for a long time, unlike all the others.

Examples of durable in a sentence

The child's dinner plate was made of durable plastic and wouldn't break if accidentally dropped.

I need a durable car that will last years of driving around my farm.

Steel is harder and more durable than aluminium.