weeklong

adjective

week·​long ˈwēk-ˈlȯŋ How to pronounce weeklong (audio)
: lasting a week

Examples of weeklong in a Sentence

We attended a weeklong training conference in Atlanta.
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The discovery of Neves Valente's body at a New Hampshire storage facility ended the nearly weeklong hunt. Arkansas Online, 20 Dec. 2025 Cities under the weeklong watch include Sacramento, Stockton, Chico, Modesto and Redding. Lauren Chapman, Sacbee.com, 19 Dec. 2025 Baby Names Inspired by Kwanzaa Kwanzaa is a weeklong holiday that was created in the ‘60s to celebrate African history and culture. Kara Nesvig, Parents, 19 Dec. 2025 Schoolies, an Australian tradition, is a weeklong post-graduation celebration typically attended by 17- and 18-year-olds. Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for weeklong

Word History

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of weeklong was in 1847

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“Weeklong.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weeklong. Accessed 25 Dec. 2025.

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