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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As countless children flock to summer camps around the country to enjoy the outdoors while school is out, the wholly American tradition has not existed without a history of tragic horror stories leaving families grieving the unimaginable. Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 8 July 2025 Even in a state that has seen countless politicians, both Republicans and Democrats, handed prison terms for corruption, Burke has been among the most influential. Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025 Amazon Prime Day is in full swing, with sales on seemingly countless products waiting to be snatched up. Madison Yauger, People.com, 7 July 2025 After countless hours working at 38,000 feet, Khaw has learned that ultra-long-haul flights reveal something fundamental about human nature, both in passengers and crew. Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 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 12 Jul. 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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