: lasting for, occupying, or appearing throughout an entire day
an all-day trip

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That scenario played out at the state Capitol last week as lawmakers engaged in an all-day marathon of negotiations and delays with the state Senate voting shortly before midnight on a bill to regulate artificial intelligence. Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 19 May 2025 The Beachcomber Café offers a casual, all-day dining option with indoor and beachfront seating. Alesandra Dubin, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025 Scented candles, throw blankets, dim lighting, and piles of pillows make for a welcoming style that encourages all-day lounging. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2025 Super Titanium™, which is five times harder and 40% lighter than stainless steel, delivers exceptional scratch resistance and all-day comfort without compromise. Outside Online, 16 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for all-day

Word History

First Known Use

1794, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of all-day was in 1794

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“All-day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-day. Accessed 26 May. 2025.

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