enduro

noun

en·​duro in-ˈdu̇r-(ˌ)ō How to pronounce enduro (audio)
-ˈdyu̇r-
plural enduros
: a long race (as for automobiles or motorcycles) stressing endurance rather than speed

Examples of enduro in a Sentence

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He was named one of Triumph's Off-Road ambassadors in July 2021, assisting in the development of their next line of enduro and motocross bikes. New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2024 Built around an aluminum enduro frame with carbon components, the bike is lightweight yet sturdy and can make mincemeat of rocky terrain. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2023 Still, many modern enduro bikes have impressive pedaling performance, and if there’s terrain to warrant the extra travel they can certainly be taken out on extra-long missions. Mike Kazimer, Outside Online, 14 Feb. 2023 Everything from a new 8:7 large image sensor (great for capturing social content) to a long lasting cold-weather enduro battery make this camera the top dog. John Thompson, Men's Health, 2 Dec. 2022 See all Example Sentences for enduro 

Word History

Etymology

endurance + -o (Italian or Spanish masculine noun ending)

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of enduro was in 1935

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“Enduro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enduro. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

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