day after day

idiomatic phrase

: for an indefinite or seemingly endless number of days
followed the same routine day after day

Examples of day after day in a Sentence

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But first, the Cubs have to play the biggest game of the year, day after day after day. Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 18 June 2025 But the patience required to bush out plates and repair antique mainsprings day after day isn’t something everyone is born with. David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2025 But there was also the grind of putting on the suit and the face, day after day after day. Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 3 June 2025 The mattress is infused with calming green tea to keep it fresh day after day. Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 21 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for day after day

Word History

First Known Use

1555, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of day after day was in 1555

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“Day after day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/day%20after%20day. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.

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