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

Examples of all-day in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web There’s also an all-day pool bar with sundowners and, of course, DJ beats. Siobhan Reid, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2023 This awards season’s premier contending filmmakers, talent and artisans will gather for exclusive panels at Variety FYC Fest on Dec. 6 in Los Angeles from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Variety FYC Fest will be an all-day, invite-only event featuring an audience of voters and industry leaders. William Earl, Variety, 4 Dec. 2023 The Lululemon Clean Lines Belt Bag is designed with sturdy nylon-polyester fabric that’s water-repellent for comfortable (and functional) all-day wearing anywhere and everywhere. Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2023 Spray it on and leave it in for easy, all-day benefits. Tracy Achonwa, Vogue, 1 Dec. 2023 Under the leadership of Nemacolin’s Resort Executive Chef Christine Hazel, signature all-day restaurant Fawn & Fable puts a whimsical, globetrotting spin on the classic steakhouse. Katie Chang, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023 The all-day event at the Marina Village Conference Center in San Diego will feature a series of 15- to 20-minute sessions led by a team of experts in the field of Parkinson’s disease. Lauren J. Mapp, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Nov. 2023 Each space is roughly 1,400 square feet, with bistro tables and around 30 seats in the all-day cafe, plus a side patio that will switch to evening service seating once Ètra opens. Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2023 That’s because these are all-day walking shoes with memory foam insoles and EVA/rubber soles. Kristine Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 21 Nov. 2023 See More

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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 10 Dec. 2023.

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