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

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The annual parade wrapped up days of events, beginning Thursday with a new-to-the-festival free all-day HONK! Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 13 Oct. 2025 The fit is slimming at the thighs, and the breathable hems mean all-day comfort. Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025 These Slip-Ins are designed for effortless wear and all-day comfort. Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025 Similarly, the Ryka Women’s Podflow EZ Sneaker is also designed for comfortable all-day wear. Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025 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 19 Oct. 2025.

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