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

Community pushback prompted the Grove City council to pass a yearlong moratorium on data-center construction. — Naomi Nix, Time, 29 Oct. 2026

These are wells that produce 15 barrels (2,384 liters) or less of oil per day or 90,000 cubic feet (2,549 cubic meters) or less of natural gas per day over a yearlong period. — Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 29 Oct. 2026

Citing findings from a yearlong investigation into global scams by The Associated Press and FRONTLINE, the report called for greater collaboration across agencies, support for victims, and deeper private sector engagement. — ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026

Citing findings from a yearlong investigation into global scams by the Associated Press and the investigative program Frontline, the report called for greater collaboration across agencies, support for victims and deeper private sector engagement. — Erika Kinetz, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 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