monthlong

adjective

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

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The monthlong war between Israel and Hezbollah has killed more than 2,100 people and displaced more than 1 million, leaving Lebanon desperate for a diplomatic solution while Israel has ruled out an immediate ceasefire. Kareem Chehayeb, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026 Catch the show during its monthlong run in Grand Prairie. Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 10 Apr. 2026 Every July, Bridget Shirvell and her 7-year-old daughter go on a monthlong international trip together. Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2026 Law enforcement officials are launching a monthlong campaign to crack down on distracted driving in Minnesota. Adam Duxter, CBS News, 1 Apr. 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 28 Apr. 2026.

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