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 words are fragile and self-incisive, an acknowledgement that committed, long-term relationships like theirs are often the ones in danger of being taken for granted. — Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 12 Nov. 2026

The general manager brushed off long-term concerns about the defenseman. — Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026

According to Duke Energy Florida, the new projects are part of its long-term strategy to meet rising electricity demand while increasing the share of renewable energy in its generation mix. — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026

Investors might also consider robotics and quantum computing companies that should benefit long-term from AI development. — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 11 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