endless

adjective

end·​less ˈen(d)-ləs 

1

: being or seeming to be without end

an endless speech

2

: extremely numerous

all the multiplied, endless, nameless iniquities

—Edmund Burke

3

: joined at the ends

an endless chain

endlessly adverb

endlessness noun

Synonyms

• bottomless
• boundless
• fathomless
• horizonless
• illimitable
• immeasurable
• immensurable
• indefinite
• infinite
• limitless
• measureless
• unbounded
• unfathomable
• unlimited

Examples of endless in a Sentence

There was an endless line at the bank.

There is endless work to do on the house.

Recent Examples on the Web

Christmas in July promises to take us away from the unbearable heat of summer and whisks us off to the magical world of endless cocoa, snowflakes, tree decorating, Santa hats, and Christmas festivals for the entire month. —Staff Author, Southern Living, 31 May 2024

Expect endless punditry about that for the next couple months. —Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024

Layering allows for endless creativity, enabling fashion enthusiasts to experiment with different combinations and express their unique style. —Essence, 31 May 2024

There are endless rod and reel options and getting a good match can be a tricky task. —Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 30 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

endless

adjective

end·​less ˈen-(d)ləs 

1

: being or seeming to be without end

2

: joined at the ends : continuous

an endless belt

endlessly adverb

endlessness noun