durable
adjective (durable, more durable, most durable); noun (durables, in money talk)
Everyday
- Durable means strong and lasting a long time without breaking or wearing out. tree →
- (money) Durables or durable goods are things people buy that last many years, such as fridges and cars. tree →
In the lessons
In science and design lessons, pupils choose durable materials (for example metal or tough plastic for a playground, waterproof fabric for a tent). In shops, "durable" is a selling point. Phrases: «durable materials», «hard-wearing and durable», «a durable peace» (formal, lasting).
Examples
- These boots are durable enough for muddy walks. tree →
- Which material is most durable for a lunchbox? tree →
- Plastic is durable, which is why it stays in the sea for so long. tree →
- The durable bag lasted three years of school. tree →
- Stone is a durable building material. tree →
- The countries hoped for a durable peace. tree →
Note
Adjective; noun: durability (how long something lasts). Pronounced DYOOR-a-bl. Science trap: durable is not the same as hard or strong; it means it lasts. Plastic's durability is useful but also why plastic pollution is a problem.
On Mova
- Trees and pragmatics of «durable» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- «durable» in the school dictionary on Mova free.
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