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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For Cabana Magazine editor Kate Berry and Beverly Nguyen, founder of a beloved New York shop that shares her name, hosting together can easily be an all-day affair. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 21 Aug. 2026 The Bose QuietComfort over-ear headphones combine legendary noise cancellation with plush ear cushions designed for fatigue-free all-day study sessions. Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026 Some come for the high-octane DJs at Shellona or the all-day revelry of Nikki Beach; others swear by the legendary glamour of Le Club 55 or the festive energy of Casa Amor. Lanie Goodman, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026 After checking in at this beautiful boutique hotel myself, I was impressed by the spacious rooms accented by velvet couches, bathrooms equipped with large showers and clawfoot tubs, the all-day restaurant, Kingswood, and the speakeasy, Nightbird. Karla Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 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 31 Aug. 2026.

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