milelong

[ mahyl-lawng, -long ]

adjective

1. extending for a mile:

   a milelong beach.

Word History and Origins

Origin of milelong¹

First recorded in 1825–35; mile + long ¹

Example Sentences

Remaining work at the milelong structure includes “placing soil cement on the crest and downstream slope of the embankment to protect against erosion and failure, if overtopped, and installing graded filter-drainage blankets and trench drains to control seepage.”

From Los Angeles Times

The milelong walk takes around 45 minutes to an hour.

From Seattle Times

Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency Saturday to help expedite the work on the milelong section of heavily trafficked freeway, which is a key east-west route through downtown.

From Los Angeles Times

The only clue this was a prison was the nearly milelong wall that surrounds it, 20 feet high and curving at the top with an elegance that Scandinavians seem able to put into everything they build, regardless of purpose.

From Los Angeles Times

A hush fell over the group as we entered the great banquet hall with its milelong table.

From Seattle Times