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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One seventh-grade trip included a daylong hike to a campground. Stephanie Jones, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2025 Along with a set by perennial headliner Nelson and his Family Band, the daylong fest will include performances by Charley Crockett, Steve Earle, Taj Mahal, Shane Smith and the Saints, Lukas Nelson, Jesse Welles, Lily Meola, and Julien Baker and Torres. Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2025 The Eagles' Super Bowl parade on Friday will shut down the heart of Philadelphia for a daylong party. Mike D'onofrio, Axios, 11 Feb. 2025 Listen to this article A man was arrested on domestic violence charges following a daylong standoff at a home in Norwalk on Monday. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 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 1 Mar. 2025.

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