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

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The couple’s newest all-day bruncherie in Delray Beach debuted Jan. 4 a block south of Atlantic Avenue, with another new shop expected on Valentine’s Day in St. Augustine, per its website. Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2025 The pre-game show starts five and a half hours before kickoff for an all-day bonanza. Eduardo Tansley, The Athletic, 8 Feb. 2025 Thanks to the comfortable padding and asymmetrical strap, the sling pack can handle all-day adventures and international travel. Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 8 Feb. 2025 Free movies, free lunch, and free merchandise prizes will highlight the all-day program – starting at 10:00 am Saturday. Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for all-day 

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 20 Feb. 2025.

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