hour-long
adjective
variants
or less commonly hourlong
: lasting an hour
an hour-long commute
hour-long television shows
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As a reward, Taylor will get to tape an hour-long Netflix special.
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Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 7 May 2026
The unanimous decision came during a nine-hour-long meeting that included several tense moments arising out of longstanding political rivalries.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
Afterward, Salesforce’s social media team sliced the show into a short clip for LinkedIn, extending what used to be a dry, hour-long phone call into snackable content.
—Rachel Ventresca, Fortune, 6 May 2026
At the Chablé Yucatán, guests will enjoy a 12 percent discount, room upgrade, and a $100 amenity credit, while The Biltmore Hotel Villas Dubai offers 20 percent off many food and beverage options and a complimentary hour-long court use per stay, among other perks.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2026
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Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 7 May 2026
The unanimous decision came during a nine-hour-long meeting that included several tense moments arising out of longstanding political rivalries.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
Afterward, Salesforce’s social media team sliced the show into a short clip for LinkedIn, extending what used to be a dry, hour-long phone call into snackable content.
—Rachel Ventresca, Fortune, 6 May 2026
At the Chablé Yucatán, guests will enjoy a 12 percent discount, room upgrade, and a $100 amenity credit, while The Biltmore Hotel Villas Dubai offers 20 percent off many food and beverage options and a complimentary hour-long court use per stay, among other perks.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2026
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“Hour-long.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hour-long. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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