lasting friendship

noun phrase
UK /ˈlɑːstɪŋ ˈfrɛndʃɪp/
US /ˈlæstɪŋ ˈfrɛndʃɪp/

A friendship that stays strong for a very long time.

The two girls had a lasting friendship that began in kindergarten.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A close relationship between people that survives distance and time.

Their lasting friendship continued even after they moved to different countries.

3. A connection between groups or nations that remains friendly over many years.

The two cities share a lasting friendship through their exchange program.

4. A bond that keeps people caring for each other through good and bad times.

A lasting friendship means being there for each other no matter what.