countless

adjective

count·​less ˈkau̇nt-ləs How to pronounce countless (audio)
: too numerous to be counted : myriad, many
countlessly adverb

Examples of countless in a Sentence

There are countless reasons why that would not be a good idea. I've been there countless times.
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Baby boomers and Gen Xers have won countless Oscars, validating their whole generation (maybe) with little gold statues. Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Jan. 2025 As wildfires relentlessly sweep through Los Angeles, California, countless families are left to navigate the devastating aftermath. Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025 Researchers have found countless Roman artifacts and sites in Britain. Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Jan. 2025 By Chad de Guzman January 9, 2025 4:00 AM EST The wildfires burning in and around Los Angeles have destroyed vast swathes of land and impacted countless lives. Chad De Guzman, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for countless 

Word History

First Known Use

1588, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of countless was in 1588

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“Countless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/countless. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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countless

adjective
count·​less ˈkau̇nt-ləs How to pronounce countless (audio)
: too numerous to be counted : innumerable

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