longtime

adjective

long·​time ˈlȯŋ-ˈtīm 

: 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

Recent Examples on the Web

Eminem has defended his decision to collaborate with longtime friend Kid Rock, after their new team-up drew backlash from some fans over the two artists’ opposing politics. — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 18 Oct. 2026

The premiere production reunites Ludwig with his longtime collaborator Emily Mann. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026

No one sat closer to the tremors than Brad White, Florida’s new defensive leader and longtime friend of new coach Jon Sumrall. — Noah White, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026

Iran appointed Mehrdad Akhlaghi, a longtime official in Iran’s defense industry, as the new defense minister on Sunday. — ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for longtime

• airtime
• bedtime
• daytime
• downtime
• enzyme
• halftime
• lifetime
• lunchtime
• mealtime
• meantime
• nighttime
• noontime