Longevity – long life, long continuous service
(Pronounced lon-je-vi-tee)
To remember the definition of the word longevity, use the following mnemonic:
A long jetty (longevity) for people who have had a long life, because they have had more time to afford a bigger boat.
Examples of longevity in a sentence
A week ago she might have pondered the longevity of their marriage.
The politician’s longevity in office will be determined by voter popularity.
Her career longevity had allowed her to become a millionaire.