daylong

adjective

day·​long ˈdā-ˌlȯŋ How to pronounce daylong (audio)
: lasting all day
a daylong tour

Examples of daylong in a Sentence

a daylong tour of the city
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The event is an annual daylong music festival produced by Los Angeles radio station KIIS FM. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 12 May 2025 The daylong event features discussions with producers around buzzy films and TV series and topics, combining networking with inside looks at the critical role of producers in the industry. Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 8 May 2025 After a nearly daylong power outage that disrupted life for millions across Spain and Portugal, authorities in both countries remain uncertain about the cause. Oyku Ilgar, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025 The daylong event featured multiple activity stations, live performances and story times. Darlene Superville, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 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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“Daylong.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daylong. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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