a good long

idiom

informal
: a very long
I haven't seen her for a good long time/while.

Examples of a good long in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
The battery pack in this model takes a bit of a hit compared to the model before it, but 11,600 mAh is still going to keep you away from a wall outlet for a good long while. Paul Ridden june 19, New Atlas, 19 June 2025 But for a good long while we’re also being taught something akin to the art of the deal. Lindsey Bahr, Boston Herald, 19 June 2025 And, someone’s going to raise the Larry that’s never done it before, or at least not in a good long while. David Aldridge, New York Times, 22 May 2025 Rest and relaxation are otherwise encouraged via the design itself, from the warm woods that wrap around the place to the open design that prioritizes open spaces for roaming, lots of windows for peering outside, and a bathroom with a massive tub for taking a good long soak. Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 17 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for a good long

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“A good long.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20good%20long. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!