Stamina

/ˈstæmɪnə/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort.

She has the stamina to run a marathon without stopping.

Endurance; the capacity to endure difficult conditions.

His stamina was tested during the intense training session.

Resistance to fatigue; energy required to maintain performance over time.

The athlete's stamina improved significantly with regular training.

Derived from Latin 'stamin-', the stem of 'stamen' meaning thread or filament.

run out of stamina:

To become exhausted or depleted of energy.

build stamina:

To develop one's ability to perform physical or mental activity over time.

stamina training:

Exercises specifically aimed at increasing endurance.

Gas tank

He's got a lot of gas in the tank when it comes to running.

Staying power

She's got the staying power to compete in the finals.