yearlong

adjective

year·​long ˈyir-ˈlȯŋ How to pronounce yearlong (audio)
: lasting through a year

Examples of yearlong in a Sentence

She went on a yearlong sabbatical.
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City officials said the plan was developed through a yearlong community engagement process and is intended to support economic recovery while advancing environmental goals. Bay City News Service, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2026 Under the drone show pilot program, SeaWorld is allowed to conduct up to 110 drone shows, although commission staff said the marine park intends to host 78 shows during the yearlong period. Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026 In November 2024, Israel and Lebanese militant group Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire after a yearlong conflict between the Jewish state and the Iranian proxy. Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026 The Boise Public Library announced this week that the entire downtown building would be closed from May 3-12 as crews complete electrical work that’s part of a yearlong renovation. Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for yearlong

Word History

First Known Use

1813, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of yearlong was in 1813

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“Yearlong.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yearlong. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.

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