duration

noun

du·​ra·​tion du̇-ˈrā-shən 

 also  dyu̇-

1

: continuance in time

gradually increase the duration of your workout

2

: the time during which something exists or lasts

were there for the duration of the concert

Synonyms

• continuance
• date
• life
• life span
• lifetime
• run
• standing
• time

Examples of duration in a Sentence

You should gradually increase the duration of your workout.

for the whole duration of the speech the bored audience fidgeted

Recent Examples on the Web

With 85% of the drug remaining after this period, the results indicate the depots could potentially provide drug release for significantly longer durations. —Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2025

Prices vary widely by destination, trip duration and choice of accommodation and value is subjective, but many guests see the value in all-inclusive vacations. —Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2025

The short-duration bonds are linked to CPI (the consumer price index), and reset every month to reflect inflation. —Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2025

Upon arriving, individuals were eligible to apply for work permits during the program’s two year duration. —Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

see durance

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing duration

• for the duration

Rhymes for duration

• ablation
• bination
• carnation
• cassation
• castration
• causation
• centration
• cessation
• cetacean
• chelation
• citation
• collation

Kids Definition

duration

noun

du·​ra·​tion d(y)u̇-ˈrā-shən 

: the time during which something exists or lasts