long-ago

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adjective

ˈlȯŋ-ə-ˈgō 

: of or relating to the past

long-ago leaders

long ago

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noun

: the distant past

Examples of long-ago in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Nearby, the historic Walloomsac Inn, long-ago used by Vermont's pre-statehood legislature, is being reimagined by Litchfield, Connecticut, hospitality business Place in Mind. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026

Some people, including descendents of long-ago English, Welsh and Scotch-Irish settlers, now identify themselves simply as American. — Albert Sun, New York Times, 2 July 2026

Noun

The homes and buildings that made up the town in its earliest days long ago washed away. — Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

Not that long ago, mysteries and thrillers were a central element of any theater’s programming. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1603, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1838, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for long-ago

• iago
• imago
• drago
• medicago
• solidago
• ustilago