Synonyms of all-daynext
: lasting for, occupying, or appearing throughout an entire day
an all-day trip

Examples of all-day in a Sentence

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Wells, an 18-year-old Mississippi football player, died last weekend following an all-day party on Horn Island, off the coast of Ocean Springs, his hometown. Mark Guarino, ABC News, 13 July 2026 Every Saturday, Concord residents Chef Douglas Richey and Ariana Faustini convert their home kitchen into the preparation zone for an all-day cookout, bringing out the smoker to their driveway. Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 9 July 2026 Kennus, who had been working to improve his own health through more exercise and an even better diet, went through a rigorous, all-day physical exam that included a blood test, 24-hour urinalysis, heart tests, a CT scan and more. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026 The hotel’s amenities will include an all-day dining venue, a lobby bar, a spa, and a wine lounge that brings The Little Nell’s renowned wine program to New York. Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for all-day

Word History

First Known Use

1794, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of all-day was in 1794

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“All-day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-day. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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