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?
Recent Examples on the Web
Jost also addressed how Trump suggested that Biden was on cocaine during his State of the Union address last month–the same speech where Biden’s performance was widely seen as refuting right-wing criticisms of the president as lacking stamina.
—William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2024
Welcome to the Rabbit Hole, a brand-new, decade-in-the-making museum of children’s literature founded by the only people with the stamina for such a feat: former bookstore owners.
—Elisabeth Egan Chase Castor, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2024
Mountain lions make up for their limited stamina by hunting from ambush; waiting for deer to move closer, or inching close to make a short, quick burst of speed to put them in killing range.
—Scott Bestul, Field & Stream, 28 Feb. 2024
The musicians are tight and Olivia has the vocal acuity and the stamina to keep the energy in the room turned up to eleven.
—Eric Fuller, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2024
There are legitimate worries about whether a candidate has both the mental and physical stamina to endure the stresses of the presidency.
—Robin Givhan, Washington Post, 13 Feb. 2024
Some cyclists have their dogs run along side their bikes and that’s OK for a short distance according to the dog’s stamina.
—Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
As Abrams journeyed with her band across the country, playing some of the biggest stadiums anywhere, maintaining her stamina (and general well-being) took considerable effort.
—Cat Cardenas, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2024
Her movements are slow, her decisions are hesitant and her stamina is limited.
—Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2024
William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2024
Welcome to the Rabbit Hole, a brand-new, decade-in-the-making museum of children’s literature founded by the only people with the stamina for such a feat: former bookstore owners.
—Elisabeth Egan Chase Castor, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2024
Mountain lions make up for their limited stamina by hunting from ambush; waiting for deer to move closer, or inching close to make a short, quick burst of speed to put them in killing range.
—Scott Bestul, Field & Stream, 28 Feb. 2024
The musicians are tight and Olivia has the vocal acuity and the stamina to keep the energy in the room turned up to eleven.
—Eric Fuller, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2024
There are legitimate worries about whether a candidate has both the mental and physical stamina to endure the stresses of the presidency.
—Robin Givhan, Washington Post, 13 Feb. 2024
Some cyclists have their dogs run along side their bikes and that’s OK for a short distance according to the dog’s stamina.
—Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
As Abrams journeyed with her band across the country, playing some of the biggest stadiums anywhere, maintaining her stamina (and general well-being) took considerable effort.
—Cat Cardenas, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2024
Her movements are slow, her decisions are hesitant and her stamina is limited.
—Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2024
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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—Journal of the American Medical Association
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