hard-wearing

adjective
UK: /ˌhɑːdˈweərɪŋ/
US: /ˌhɑːrdˈwerɪŋ/

  1. Able to resist wear or damage from frequent use.

    1. I need hard-wearing shoes for hiking in the mountains.
    2. This hard-wearing carpet is perfect for high-traffic areas like hallways.

  2. Designed to last a long time even with a lot of use; durable.

    1. The hard-wearing fabric is ideal for children's clothes.
    2. We chose a hard-wearing paint for the exterior walls of the house.

Synonyms

long-lasting sturdy tough resilient durable

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "hard-wearing" in English means: Able to resist wear or damage from frequent use., Designed to last a long time even with a lot of use; durable..

The phonetic transcription of "hard-wearing" is /ˌhɑːdˈweərɪŋ/ in British English and /ˌhɑːrdˈwerɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hard-wearing": long-lasting, sturdy, tough, resilient, durable.

Example usage of "hard-wearing": "I need hard-wearing shoes for hiking in the mountains.". More examples on the page.