Meaning of the word tedium in English

What does tedium mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

tedium

US /ˈtiː.di.əm/
UK /ˈtiː.di.əm/

Noun

the state of being tedious; boredom

Example:
The lecture was so long that I could not escape the feeling of tedium.
He found some relief from the tedium of his routine.