long-term

adjective

ˈlȯŋ-ˈtərm 

1

: occurring over or involving a relatively long period of time

seeking long-term solutions

2

a

: of, relating to, or constituting a financial operation or obligation based on a considerable term and especially one of more than 10 years

long-term bonds

b

: generated by assets held for longer than six months

a long-term capital gain

Synonyms of long-term

• long
• lengthy

Examples of long-term in a Sentence

before approving a new drug, the government insists on some long-term research to determine any possible side effects

Recent Examples on the Web

The big story The clamor for removing tax on long-term capital gains, or LTCG, on foreign portfolio investors is rising in India as the country's equity markets witness record capital outflows. — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026

The abrupt end to the voyage has drawn widespread attention because the ship had touted itself as a floating home, combining long-term living at sea with global travel. — Sopheng Cheang, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

Edmonton was without fellow forward Isaac Howard, who coach Mike Babcock said will miss a couple of weeks with a left knee injury that is not considered a long-term issue. — CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026

The broader development is expected to provide a seven-figure source of income for the school through long-term ground leases. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for long-term

• affirm
• bookworm
• budworm
• confirm
• cutworm
• earthworm
• infirm
• midterm
• ringworm
• tapeworm
• wireworm
• angiosperm

Kids Definition

long-term

adjective

-ˈtərm

: extending over or involving a long period of time