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

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Both the Original Loose and Original Pressed foundations deliver all-day coverage that nourishes skin, with a radiant finish, mineral SPF 15 protection and a weightless feel. Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025 Pair your all-day breakfast with a specialty latte in unique flavors like Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Honey Lavender, and Lucky Charms. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2025 The transaction would bring Gray into three new markets – Columbus-Tupelo, Mississippi; Terre Haute, Indiana; and West Lafayette, Indiana – with the acquisition of the local television station in each market that had the highest all-day ratings in 2024, according to Comscore. Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2025 The free, all-day festival will include panel discussions, book signings, live music and entertainment. Olivia Petty, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Aug. 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 21 Aug. 2025.

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