stamina UK /ˈstæmɪnə/US /ˈstæmənə/ noun2 •The energy and strength for continuing to do something over a long period of time; power of sustained exertion, or resistance to hardship, illness etc.He has a lot of stamina. I suppose that's why he can run for a long time. •[plural only] (no longer used) The basic elements of a thing; rudimentary structures or qualities. formsstaminas