monthlong

adjective

month·​long ˈmən(t)th-ˈlȯŋ How to pronounce monthlong (audio)
: lasting a month

Examples of monthlong in a Sentence

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The Fiesta Back of the Yards is a staple event with origins in a monthlong festival called the Free Fair that began in 1940. Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026 In her memoir, Lee outlines her monthlong Juneteenth practice. Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 19 June 2026 Over the weekend, the World Cup kicked off its monthlong series of games, but more importantly, in a 4-1 nail-biting series win, the New York Knicks took home their first NBA championship in 53 years. Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 18 June 2026 Worries had been high because the United States and Iran launched attacks over the last several days, threatening a more than monthlong tenuous ceasefire. Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for monthlong

Word History

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of monthlong was in 1843

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“Monthlong.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monthlong. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

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