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Forecasters said that sets Jamaica up to be battered for days — far beyond the daylong impacts of the storm’s eye.—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025 In addition to Edwards, Gorley, and McDaniel, the daylong event, held at Anzie Blue, included singer-songwriters Ashley McBryde, Gayle, Maggie Rose, Sam Williams, Stella Prince, and Summer Joy.—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2025 David Muir is set to lead the daylong coverage.—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025 The July event takes place at the Al Quaal Recreation Area with a daylong picnic.—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 14 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for daylong
Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of daylong was
before the 12th century
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