variants or less commonly hourlong
: lasting an hour
an hour-long commute
hour-long television shows

Examples of hour-long in a Sentence

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Peppa Pig’s Latest Theater Release The hour-long feature, appearing in more than 2,600 theaters across 14 countries, will feature 10 new episodes of Peppa Pig. Anna Halkidis, Parents, 29 Apr. 2025 In a video posted online, Jakes is seen pausing during his hour-long sermon, before shaking suddenly as other church members gathered around him, according to USA TODAY's previous reporting. Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025 In an hour-long interview with TIME on April 22, Trump cast the first three months of his term as an unbridled success. Eric Cortellessa, Time, 25 Apr. 2025 Here’s a look behind the scenes of the new season of Love It or List It, which features eight hour-long episodes. Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hour-long

Word History

First Known Use

1803, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hour-long was in 1803

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“Hour-long.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hour-long. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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