long-standing

adjective

long-stand·​ing ˈlȯŋ-ˈstan-diŋ 

: of long duration

a long-standing dispute

Examples of long-standing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Trump has argued the new ballroom would meet that long-standing need while serving future administrations as well as his own. — Kiara Moore, The Washington Examiner, 21 July 2026

These decisions clearly suggest that long-standing, anti-unitarian landmark decisions such as Humphrey’s were on thin ice. — Graham G. Dodds, The Conversation, 30 June 2026

The lack of long-standing, established players in the locker room has opened doors. — Ava Dicecca, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2026

On Tuesday, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston announced that the city has reached an agreement with DP Media Network to resolve a long-standing dispute over the old Denver Post building. — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 16 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1655, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for long-standing

• commanding
• demanding
• disbanding
• expanding
• freestanding
• misbranding
• outstanding
• remanding
• upstanding
• withstanding
• banding
• branding

Kids Definition

long-standing

adjective

long-stand·​ing

ˈlȯŋ-ˈstan-diŋ

: of long duration

a long-standing dispute