all-time

[ awl-tahym ]

adjective

1. never surpassed:

   Production has reached an all-time high.

2. being as specified throughout its history:

   The game’s perfect balance of learning and enjoyment has earned it a place among the all-time gems of the genre.

all-time

adjective

1. informal.
   prenominal unsurpassed in some respect at a particular time

   an all-time record at the Olympics

Word History and Origins

Origin of all-time¹

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

For 22 seasons, James has been on the court while those letters were shouted at him, the league’s all-time leading scorer, one of its greatest players earning the adoration in buildings all over the league.

From Los Angeles Times

Home prices across Southern California have dipped for three straight months, but remain near their all-time highs, according to Zillow.

From Los Angeles Times

Southern California home prices dipped in October for the third straight month, but values remain near all-time highs and unaffordable for most households.

From Los Angeles Times

Harden, who moved into sole possession of second place on the NBA’s all-time three-pointer list Sunday, still found a way to play nearly 41 minutes despite not feeling well.

From Los Angeles Times

That loss meant Wales have slumped to an all-time results low with the consecutive defeats.

From BBC