long-term
Americanadjective
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covering a relatively long period of time.
a long-term lease.
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maturing over or after a relatively long period of time.
a long-term loan; a long-term bond.
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(of a capital gain or loss) derived from the sale or exchange of an asset held for more than a specified time, as six months or one year.
adjective
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lasting, staying, or extending over a long time
long-term prospects
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finance maturing after a long period of time
a long-term bond
Etymology
Origin of long-term
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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He warned that the long-term health consequences of the pollution are "devastating".
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
Neither Uranus nor Neptune has ever hosted an orbiter or long-term mission, making them the only planets in the solar system that have not been closely examined over time.
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026
The Department of Fish and Wildlife came in contact with Crimson, whom they referred to as P-131, because the National Park Service had collared his mother as part of a long-term research project.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
This includes long-term contracts to replenish munitions stocks so defense contractors can invest in production lines with more certainty.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
“It was boring,” she said, because Twig doesn’t care for long-term projects.
From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller
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