: lasting for, occupying, or appearing throughout an entire day
an all-day trip

Examples of all-day in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Soon their original Prospect Heights space will become an all-day cafe; Oxalis will relocate. Florence Fabricant, New York Times, 16 Apr. 2024 The cost of an all-day wristband at C.J. Barrymore's, which includes access to the new track, and nearly all other attractions except the arcade and batting cages, is $49. Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 16 Apr. 2024 With side pockets and a square neck, it can be worn with a tank or T-shirt for a casual all-day flattering look. Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2024 In addition to their plush comfort, the shoes have a breathable mesh upper, which is ideal for sweaty workout sessions and all-day wear. Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024 Hotel Genevieve has 122 rooms, a secret bar, an all-day restaurant, a rooftop bar and a lounge, according to previous reporting. The Courier-Journal, 10 Apr. 2024 Decked out in industrial lights and posters of old Tyrolean ski societies, pizzas with bubbling charred crusts and oozing stracciatella comfort families and all-day hikers. Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2024 Tickets to an all-day sound healing retreat in Vermont have been going for $222 a pop. Maura Barrett, NBC News, 8 Apr. 2024 Exceedingly Capable and Cost-Effective The Samsung Galaxy A25 offers a large and bright OLED screen, all-day battery life, good everyday performance, and excellent imaging capabilities for an affordable price. PCMAG, 6 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1794, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of all-day was in 1794

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“All-day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-day. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

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