endless
adjective
end·less
ˈen(d)-ləs 
1
: being or seeming to be without end
an endless speech
2
: extremely numerous
all the multiplied, endless, nameless iniquities—
Edmund Burke
Edmund Burke3
: joined at the ends
an endless chain
endlessly
adverb
endlessness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of endless in a Sentence
There was an endless line at the bank.
There is endless work to do on the house.
Recent Examples on the Web
Kids can use their own dinosaurs and vehicles with the rug for endless pretend play.
—Ashley Ziegler, Parents, 13 Apr. 2024
But the Simpson trial produced endless hours of courtroom theater, prompting viewers to tune in before the likes of Peter Jennings and Tom Brokaw made their way to air.
—Oliver Darcy, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024
Already, an enormous portion of the web consists of content with limited literary or informational merit—an endless ocean of junk that exists only because it might be clicked on.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2024
Check with churches, schools, libraries, nonprofit organizations, food banks, nursing homes — the list is endless.
—Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2024
The possibilities are pretty much endless, from hanging art pieces to unique quilts.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2024
Ordinary people on both sides should realize that the alternative is endless war.
—Kai Bird, TIME, 11 Apr. 2024
In short, the outfit possibilities are endless with this wrinkle-proof vest.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2024
Painting In a sea of colors, the options are endless.
—Cincinnati Enquirer, The Enquirer, 29 Mar. 2024
Ashley Ziegler, Parents, 13 Apr. 2024
But the Simpson trial produced endless hours of courtroom theater, prompting viewers to tune in before the likes of Peter Jennings and Tom Brokaw made their way to air.
—Oliver Darcy, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024
Already, an enormous portion of the web consists of content with limited literary or informational merit—an endless ocean of junk that exists only because it might be clicked on.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2024
Check with churches, schools, libraries, nonprofit organizations, food banks, nursing homes — the list is endless.
—Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2024
The possibilities are pretty much endless, from hanging art pieces to unique quilts.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2024
Ordinary people on both sides should realize that the alternative is endless war.
—Kai Bird, TIME, 11 Apr. 2024
In short, the outfit possibilities are endless with this wrinkle-proof vest.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2024
Painting In a sea of colors, the options are endless.
—Cincinnati Enquirer, The Enquirer, 29 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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The first known use of endless was
before the 12th century
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“Endless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/endless. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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endless
adjective
end·less
ˈen-(d)ləs
1
: being or seeming to be without end
2
: joined at the ends : continuous
an endless belt
endlessly
adverb
endlessness
noun
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