daylong

adjective

day·long | \ˈdā-ˌlȯŋ

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Definition of daylong

: lasting all day a daylong tour

Examples of daylong in a Sentence

a daylong tour of the city

Recent Examples on the Web

In China, for example, members of the delegation participated in a daylong investment forum. — Bill Ruthhart, chicagotribune.com, "Who is in Asia with Emanuel? Campaign donors, lobbyists, developers, business heavyweights," 13 July 2018 The family of an Orlando Police officer critically injured during a daylong standoff earlier this month will give an update on his condition on Wednesday afternoon. — Bianca Padró Ocasio, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Orlando Police to give update on officer injured in standoff," 27 June 2018 The daylong session at Xiamen Shidian Cultural Communication Co. turned into a bit of digital schooling for Ms. Chen. — John Corrigan, WSJ, "An American Lean-In Guru in China," 21 June 2018 Scott and Ramsey both visited the Far South Side campus for daylong meetings and interviews with university groups last week. — Dawn Rhodes, chicagotribune.com, "Chicago State chooses three finalists for president," 2 May 2018 At the board's daylong meeting Friday, the nine board members spent a majority of their time behind closed doors in executive session. — Tegan Hanlon, Anchorage Daily News, "Iditarod reports no positive dog drug tests in 2018 race," 14 Apr. 2018 After her midweek swearing-in, one of Mayor London Breed’s first acts will be hosting a daylong policy summit involving some 200 supporters on Saturday at Hastings Law School. — SFChronicle.com, "Breed to burnish her policy cred soon after taking office as SF mayor," 8 July 2018 Fort Thomas' daylong festival after the parade includes a children's zone with a petting zoo and face painting. — Chris Mayhew, Cincinnati.com, "A NKY Fourth of July: Where to watch fireworks and parades," 28 June 2018 Festivities on Saturday begin with a parade from 15th Street and JFK Blvd. to Penn’s Landing and continue with a daylong festival there featuring live entertainment, food, and vendors. — Philly.com, "Manayunk Arts Festival, Juneteenth, Bluebird Distilling 3rd Anniversary Party, and other events in Philadelphia, June 22-29," 21 June 2018

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daylong

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of daylong

: lasting an entire day

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