longtime

adjective

long·​time ˈlȯŋ-ˈtīm How to pronounce longtime (audio)
: 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
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Pai Stopnik started training in the coffee shop at age 15 with Lee Gatlin, the longtime general manager for nearly 30 years, who is more like family than an employee. Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 21 June 2026 The completion of Gulf State Park’s many recreation areas, trails, and new lodge and cottages have only upped the ante for longtime visitors and newcomers. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 June 2026 As a result, Democrats make inroads even on longtime local Republican strongholds. Matthew Blinstrubas, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2026 Sudwerk’s lineup will remain on tap at the brewery’s longtime restaurant at 2001 2nd Street in Davis. Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 21 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for longtime

Word History

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of longtime was in 1851

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“Longtime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/longtime. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.

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