[lawng-las-ting, -lah-sting, long-] 
| 1. | enduring or existing for a long period of time: a long-lasting friendship. |
| 2. | effective for a relatively long period of time: a long-lasting pain reliever. |
| 3. | resisting the effects of wear or use over a long period: a long-lasting fabric used for work clothes. |
| long-lasting | |
adjective | |
| existing for a long time; "hopes for a durable peace"; "a long-lasting friendship" [syn: durable] |