yearlong

or year-long

[ yeer-lawng, -long ]

adjective

1. lasting for a year.

yearlong

/ ˈjɪəˈlɒŋ /

adjective

1. throughout a whole year

Word History and Origins

Origin of yearlong¹

First recorded in 1805–15; year + long ¹

Example Sentences

The bruising, yearlong contest pitted Jurado, a first-time candidate, against De León, a veteran lawmaker who was politically wounded by his participation in a secretly recorded conversation that featured racist and crude remarks.

From Los Angeles Times

In Lebanon’s south, entire villages and towns have been erased in recent Israeli bombardment, triggered by Hezbollah’s yearlong rocket campaign against northern Israel.

From Los Angeles Times

Such playful bickering characterized the collaboration Gascón and Audiard developed over the yearlong process of fleshing out Emilia and her story.

From Los Angeles Times

The Times reported that the original project cost was $650 million, which rose after a yearlong delay precipitated by the discovery of fossils and tar under the construction site.

From Los Angeles Times

President Biden and his senior leadership hailed Israel’s killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar as an “opportunity” to end the yearlong war that has devastated the Gaza Strip and killed thousands of Palestinians.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• chronic
• continual
• continuing
• eternal
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