sturdier; sturdiest
1
a
: firmly built or constituted : stout
b
: hardy
sturdy plants
c
: sound in design or execution : substantial
Examples of sturdy in a Sentence
a dog with a strong sturdy build
it took a sturdy person to endure the life of a pioneer
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Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2025
This model by Unikome features plush foam padding covered in soft, upholstered faux shearling, supported by sturdy rubberwood legs.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2025
Plus, the elevation isn’t too treacherous when compared to the mountains out west, although the terrain can get uneven, so bring sturdy hiking boots.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025
Then, instead of the tell-tale metal frame of futons in your college days, this sturdy metal frame is imperceptible, but can be adjusted into four different positions, including the fully flat full-size bed.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 19 Sep. 2025
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“Sturdy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sturdy. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
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sturdy
adjective
stur·dy
ˈstərd-ē 
sturdier; sturdiest
2
: firm entry 1 sense 3, resolute
sturdy self-reliance
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