yearlong

adjective

year·​long ˈyir-ˈlȯŋ 

: lasting through a year

Examples of yearlong in a Sentence

She went on a yearlong sabbatical.

Recent Examples on the Web

Bucking a yearlong trend, the cost of eggs ticked up last month, notching a 5-cent increase. — Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

Now, after a yearlong delay, an expedition that some believe represents the best chance at solving one of the most enduring mysteries of the 20th century is set to take place this fall. — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026

The TikTok sale followed a yearlong tug-of-war over US national security concerns raised by the app’s Chinese connections. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026

The ‘blue sky’ thinker heads to California Hilton’s time in California started as a yearlong sabbatical. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1813, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for yearlong

• evensong
• livelong
• overlong
• vietcong
• agung
• along
• belong
• birdsong
• furlong
• headlong
• headstrong
• lifelong