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

In terms of the impact on jobs, Amodei told ABC News that the employment market has always recovered after technological innovations, but this time intervention may be necessary to help the public in the short- and long-term. —Mason Leath, ABC News, 11 June 2026

And the structural forces driving capital into private markets—the migration of the innovation economy, the democratization of alternatives, the expansion of the secondary market—have long-term legs. —Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 10 June 2026

Adidas and Real Madrid have extended their long-term partnership, the two sports giants announced Wednesday. —Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 10 June 2026

Her long-term partner, Rich Paul, recently poked fun at his lady love's musical prowess while being interviewed on the Glass Half Full with Craig Melvin podcast. —Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 10 June 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