long-term

adjective

ˈlȯŋ-ˈtərm 

1

: occurring over or involving a relatively long period of time

seeking long-term solutions

2

a

: of, relating to, or constituting a financial operation or obligation based on a considerable term and especially one of more than 10 years

long-term bonds

b

: generated by assets held for longer than six months

a long-term capital gain

Synonyms

• extended
• far
• great
• lengthy
• long
• long-drawn-out
• long-drawn
• long-lived
• marathon

Examples of long-term in a Sentence

before approving a new drug, the government insists on some long-term research to determine any possible side effects

Recent Examples on the Web

All ticket proceeds and donations will be distributed under the advisement of the Annenberg Foundation for short-term relief efforts and long-term initiatives to prevent future fire disasters throughout Southern California, according to the FireAid website. —Andrew Torgan, CNN, 26 Jan. 2025

For the sake of your long-term hearing, the solution to listening to music, meetings, podcasts, and audiobooks in a loud environment shouldn’t be simply turning up the volume. —Maggie Horton, People.com, 26 Jan. 2025

The actor later landed a long-term gig on Gossip Girl (2007–2012) as Rufus Humphrey but has not appeared onscreen since 2017. —Andrew Walsh, EW.com, 26 Jan. 2025

Spotrac has pegged his current market value for a long-term deal at five years and $108 million. —Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 26 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

long-term

adjective

-ˈtərm

: extending over or involving a long period of time