daylong

adjective

day·​long ˈdā-ˌlȯŋ How to pronounce daylong (audio)
: lasting all day
a daylong tour

Examples of daylong in a Sentence

a daylong tour of the city
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The daylong display of America’s Army came as Trump has shown his willingness to use the nation’s military might in ways other U.S. presidents have typically avoided. Lolita C. Baldor, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2025 The daylong display of America's Army comes as Trump has shown his willingness to use the nation's military might in ways other U.S. presidents have typically avoided. Lolita C. Baldor, Arkansas Online, 15 June 2025 Image The anniversary celebration is expected to include a daylong festival with musical performances and displays of equipment. Tim Balk, New York Times, 16 May 2025 The grand opening of the Outcast pop-up at The Grove begins Saturday with a daylong celebration with summer activations. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 6 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for daylong

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of daylong was before the 12th century

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“Daylong.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daylong. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.

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