longtime

adjective

long·​time ˈlȯŋ-ˈtīm How to pronounce longtime (audio)
: having been so for a long time : long-standing
a longtime friend
a longtime friendship

Examples of longtime in a Sentence

the longtime chairman of the committee longtime residents of the neighborhood
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The Pet Sounds Band is a new name for longtime members of Brian Wilson‘s backing group, who have been inactive since Wilson stopped performing in 2022. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 17 Mar. 2025 According to spokespeople, the show will very much go on next year, albeit with some differences that may take a moment for longtime festivalgoers to wrap their heads around. — Chris Willman, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025 The longtime head of one of Hollywood’s most prominent talent agencies is passing the baton. — Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2025 The longtime model and author was joined by her husband of more than ten years, John Legend. — Julia Teti, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for longtime

Word History

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of longtime was in 1851

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