indestructible

adjective

in·​de·​struc·​ti·​ble ˌin-di-ˈstrək-tə-bəl How to pronounce indestructible (audio)
: incapable of being destroyed, ruined, or rendered ineffective
indestructibility noun
indestructibleness noun
indestructibly adverb

Examples of indestructible in a Sentence

diamonds are widely considered to be indestructible because they are one of the hardest known substances
Recent Examples on the Web All that is upended when Gru is enlisted by the director of a super-secret spy organization called the Anti-Villain League, Silas Ramsbottom (Steve Coogan), to assist in capturing a new supervillain who stole a formula that turns anything adorable into indestructible monsters. Rendy Jones, EW.com, 29 June 2024 After a couple times of using this opening and closing system, testers got the hang of it, and felt thankful for such an indestructible system that kept their things dry. Caitlin Kelly, Outside Online, 25 June 2024 The Orioles have taken on an indestructible glow If ever they were set up for a schedule loss, Tuesday seemed the day. Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 14 June 2024 The classic superhero archetype stirs up visions of an indestructible superhuman whose body alone could withstand anything that comes its way. Scott A. Roth, Parents, 10 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for indestructible 

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'indestructible.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

Etymology

probably from Late Latin indestructibilis, from Latin in- + destructus, past participle of destruere to tear down — more at destroy

First Known Use

1667, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of indestructible was in 1667

Dictionary Entries Near indestructible

Cite this Entry

“Indestructible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indestructible. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

indestructible

adjective
in·​de·​struc·​ti·​ble ˌin-di-ˈstrək-tə-bəl How to pronounce indestructible (audio)
: impossible to destroy
indestructibility noun
indestructibleness noun
indestructibly adverb

More from Merriam-Webster on indestructible

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!