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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In a breakthrough after daylong talks in Saudi Arabia, American officials said the Ukrainian delegation backed the plan for a pause to hostilities in the worst ground war in Europe since World War II. Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2025 The daylong Latin fiesta is filled with musical stages, international food, folkloric dances and entertainment. Carl Juste, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2025 Staying power No one wants their eyebrow fill-in rubbing off or getting runny, so be sure to pick a product with daylong wear. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025 The daylong program will provide emerging artists with direct access to top industry professionals in an effort to foster education and community building. Katie Bain, Billboard, 4 Mar. 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 31 Mar. 2025.

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