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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Arsenia hopes the milestone will include a yearlong series of events highlighting Black architects, builders, scientists and artists whose contributions helped shape communities across the country. J.m. Banks june 25, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026 The military broke more than yearlong siege on the city early last year. ABC News, 24 June 2026 Joe Manganiello will soon open up about a multi-yearlong health battle that changed his life completely. Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 24 June 2026 Skyports is partnering with the Port Authority on a yearlong trial of its drone delivery service. Anne Kadet, Curbed, 19 June 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 28 Jun. 2026.

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