hour-long
adjective
variants
or less commonly hourlong
: lasting an hour
an hour-long commute
hour-long television shows
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As part of a 2017 deal with Netflix, Business Insider reported the streaming giant paid him $20 million for the 2020 hour-long special.
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Diane J. Cho, People.com, 28 June 2025
During the interview, Owens explained the lengthy casting process, including his initial hour-long phone conversation with an executive producer.
—EW.com, 27 June 2025
Over the course of the hour-long duration of the episode, which takes place at the reception for Tiffany and Frank’s wedding, Natalie and Francie verbally attack each other, share a vulnerable moment together, and eventually make up, settling their years-long beef.
—Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 26 June 2025
On the fourth day, an hour-long ride led us to the village of Alma Vii, which was founded in the 13th century.
—Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2025
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Diane J. Cho, People.com, 28 June 2025
During the interview, Owens explained the lengthy casting process, including his initial hour-long phone conversation with an executive producer.
—EW.com, 27 June 2025
Over the course of the hour-long duration of the episode, which takes place at the reception for Tiffany and Frank’s wedding, Natalie and Francie verbally attack each other, share a vulnerable moment together, and eventually make up, settling their years-long beef.
—Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 26 June 2025
On the fourth day, an hour-long ride led us to the village of Alma Vii, which was founded in the 13th century.
—Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2025
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“Hour-long.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hour-long. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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