: 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 Exceedingly Capable and Cost-Effective The Samsung Galaxy A25 offers a large and bright OLED screen, all-day battery life, good everyday performance, and excellent imaging capabilities for an affordable price. PCMAG, 6 Apr. 2024 The all-day event features healing and wellness workshops followed by eclipse observation, and Laraaji performing his albums Sun Piano and Moon Piano al fresco. Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 5 Apr. 2024 Crafted with pristine memory foam insoles and a breathable cotton construction, these sneakers offer ample support and all-day comfort. Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2024 Related article Women’s college basketball: How Caitlin Clark rewrote the rules On Wednesday, the average listing price for the all-day session of the women’s Final Four in Cleveland was more than $2,650, according to TicketIQ, with the get-in price listed at $901. George Ramsay, CNN, 3 Apr. 2024 Art Walk on Union Location: Downtown Concord Time: 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Cost: Free entry Art Walk on Union is an all-day arts festival that features artists and makers and its artwork. Jody MacE, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2024 Tickets for Outstanding in the Field include all-day access to the VIP Rose Garden on the day of your dinner and a complimentary Aperol Spritz to kick off the night. Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2024 For Easter, Bricks & Horses still has tables available for an all-day buffet starting at 9 a.m., with brunch dishes until 4 p.m. and a buffet continuing until 7 p.m. The brunch menu includes lobster quiche, frittatas, eggs and waffles. Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2024 The indoor aquarium and beachfront hiking trails offer plenty of activities to make this an all-day adventure. Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2024

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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 19 Apr. 2024.

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