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 of duration

• time
• lifespan
• lifetime
• life
• continuance
• date

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

The adjustments do address the lift and coast concerns raised and encourage flat-out racing, and the maximum duration of superclipping has been impacted. —Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 1 May 2026

The city is also hosting a FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill for the entire duration of the World Cup. —Joe Brandt, CBS News, 1 May 2026

However, unlike the 2025-26 season, which featured the three drama procedurals on for the duration, Fire Country will depart the lineup early next season, Deadline has learned. —Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 1 May 2026

Consistent 7 to 9 hours of sleep remains the highest-leverage intervention given the Royal Society B findings on duration and timing. —Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026

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