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24-7

adverb or adjective \ ˈtwen-tē-ˈfȯr-ˈse-vən , ˈtwən- \
variants: or 24/7

Definition of 24-7

: for twenty-four hours seven days a week
  • can now shop 24-7

First Known Use of 24-7

1985

in the meaning defined above

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