longtime

American  

[lawng-tahym, long-] / ˈlɔŋˌtaɪm, ˈlɒŋ- /

adjective

1. existing, occurring, or continuing for a long period of time; times; longstanding.

   longtime friends celebrating 50 years of association.

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longtime British  

/ ˈlɒŋˌtaɪm /

adjective

1. of long standing

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Etymology

Origin of longtime

First recorded in 1575–85; long ¹ + time

Example Sentences

Robin Riedel, a longtime expert on the drone-delivery industry, said he anticipates the regulatory changes will make it easier for companies to grow and scale the delivery service.

From The Wall Street Journal

She has been a longtime admirer of the company, driving up from San Diego to sample the cupcakes when its store opened.

From Los Angeles Times

Mark Mariscal, a longtime Altadena resident, said he faced months of delays by his insurance company but, with help from the Eaton Fire Survivors Network, finally got a check in the mail.

From Los Angeles Times

Berkshire disclosed late last year that Geico CEO Todd Combs is joining JPMorgan Chase and longtime finance chief Marc Hamburg is retiring in June.

From The Wall Street Journal

Laurence Harris, a longtime member and wife of the temple’s cantor, Ruth, who both helped save saved multiple Torahs from burning last year, said that the community has grown in the year since.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• built-in
• chronic
• deep-rooted
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