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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The menu itself is quiet diverse, with countless dim sum options that include a selection of baos. Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025 Of course, countless other factors can be incorporated into the process, and which ones to use depends on personal preference and an understanding of the current trading environment. Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2025 That's a victory for America, Britain, and countless entrepreneurs building the next generation of AI applications. Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025 Altuve never stood in the outfield, but has still played 14 seasons in the ballpark and bore witness to countless fly balls clanking off the 19-foot tall left field wall. Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for countless

Word History

First Known Use

1588, in the meaning defined above

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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 5 Mar. 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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