running time

noun

: the duration of a movie, a theatrical performance, or a recording

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Another problem was running time. Allison Marsh, IEEE Spectrum, 17 Sep. 2025 Across the generations, most moviegoers say the ideal running time of a movie is just over two hours. Brent Lang, Variety, 29 Aug. 2025 After a week, increase running time by five to 10 minutes. Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 8 Aug. 2025 As the clock ticks down on the field — and in the episode's running time — Beverly is down 24-20. Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 19 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for running time

Word History

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of running time was in 1939

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“Running time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/running%20time. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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