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.
Recent Examples on the Web Galena is now back home with Carrie and Matt Clark in Salt Lake City, after her weeklong adventure. Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2024 The April matching challenge — a weeklong fundraiser in honor of the Rev. Pat Heppe, the Catholic Community of Waukesha pastor who suffered a concussion in the parade attack — raised an additional $30,000, securing money that will go toward the large $1.5 million memorial. Jim Riccioli, Journal Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for weeklong 

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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 6 May. 2024.

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