: lasting a month

Examples of monthlong in a Sentence

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The House of Representatives is expected to vote again this week on a war powers resolution to end American involvement in the conflict before the chamber leaves for a monthlong August recess. Emily R. Condon, USA Today, 22 July 2026 Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 at New York New Jersey Stadium, concluding the monthlong tournament throughout North America. Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 20 July 2026 The thermometer hasn’t touched 100 degrees since June 13 — and Tuesday’s triple-digit high snapped a roughly monthlong stretch without one. Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026 The Kansas City Streetcar Authority said in a news release that ridership continues to skyrocket during the monthlong international soccer tournament that’s brought a surge of foreign fans to the city. Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 1 July 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 5 Aug. 2026.

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