longtime

adjective

long·​time ˈlȯŋ-ˈtīm 

: having been so for a long time : long-standing

a longtime friend

a longtime friendship

Examples of longtime in a Sentence

the longtime chairman of the committee

longtime residents of the neighborhood

Recent Examples on the Web

Here, the longtime Santorini local shares why autumn is his favorite time of year—and all the treasures of the off-season. — Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026

Together with his longtime sponsor Everlast and luxury fightwear specialists Bespoke Boxing, Off-White has created an armor-like kit for Benn to wear for his ring entrance and the match itself. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026

But his personal viewing habits skew towards thrillers and action films, and a longtime hero is Michael Crichton, the Harvard Medical School graduate turned writer who parlayed his science background into franchises like Jurassic Park and ER. — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026

Rose, the New York Mets’ longtime radio broadcaster, has spent the final innings of his career mentoring his partners, who are budding stars. — Will Sammon, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for longtime

• airtime
• bedtime
• daytime
• downtime
• enzyme
• halftime
• lifetime
• lunchtime
• mealtime
• meantime
• nighttime
• noontime