stamina
noun
stam·i·na
ˈsta-mə-nə 
1
: the bodily or mental capacity to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity : endurance
a workout program that builds strength and stamina
These horses are bred for speed and stamina.
The use of pharmaceuticals to enhance memory, focus, and mental stamina in healthy brains is known generally as cognitive enhancement …—
Paul McFedries
Paul McFedries2
: the moral or emotional strength to continue with a difficult process, effort, etc. : staying power
The network of obligations to family and community underpinned the soldier's moral stamina …—Joseph Allan Frank
Joseph Allan FrankExamples of stamina in a Sentence
Do you have the stamina to finish the job?
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For women seeking better focus and mental stamina—without caffeine—ginseng is a compelling option.
—Kate Donnelly, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Juho Pohjonen impressed with stamina and directional energy in Etude 13, then pivoted gracefully to for Etude 14 — a piece that blends romantic lyricism with cowboy-blues inflections.
—Luke Schulze, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 July 2025
With Saturn and Neptune also retrograde, your spiritual alignment is just as important as your physical stamina.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 27 July 2025
The triathlon — beyond the stamina needed to complete it — is less intense, and can be completed on rowing machines, stationary bikes, and in the resort pool.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 21 July 2025
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Kate Donnelly, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Juho Pohjonen impressed with stamina and directional energy in Etude 13, then pivoted gracefully to for Etude 14 — a piece that blends romantic lyricism with cowboy-blues inflections.
—Luke Schulze, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 July 2025
With Saturn and Neptune also retrograde, your spiritual alignment is just as important as your physical stamina.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 27 July 2025
The triathlon — beyond the stamina needed to complete it — is less intense, and can be completed on rowing machines, stationary bikes, and in the resort pool.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 21 July 2025
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“Stamina.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stamina. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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stamina
noun
stam·i·na
ˈstam-ə-nə
Medical Definition
stamina
noun
stam·i·na
ˈstam-ə-nə
: the strength or vigor of bodily constitution : capacity for standing fatigue or resisting disease
restoration of weight, strength and stamina following recovery from major surgery—The Journal of the American Medical Association
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