Synonyms

24/7

American

[twen-tee-fawr sev-uhn, ‑-fohr‑, twuhn-tee‑] / ˈtwɛn tiˌfɔr ˈsɛv ən, ‑ˌfoʊr‑, ˈtwʌn ti‑ /

Or 24‑7,

adverb

continually; constantly.

They're together 24/7.

adjective

continual; constant.

The manufacturer offers 24/7 customer support.

24/7 Cultural

Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week: “This convenience store is open 24/7.” The term, which also appears as “24-7,” can be used figuratively to mean “with great time and effort”: “We worked on the design 24/7 in order to complete the work on time.” This phrase was coined in the late twentieth century.

Etymology

Origin of 24/7

First recorded in 1985–90; shortening of twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week

Example Sentences

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"We work in an environment where we work online 24/7 and we police in that way, we have to be able to respond accordingly."

From BBC

While the U.S. stock market is closed for the Thanksgiving holiday, the cryptocurrency market never stops—trading 24/7.

From Barron's

Most of its lines are now above ground with “swing joints” to help withstand movement, and a 24/7 crew is stationed in the area, according to spokesperson Yvonne Kingman.

From Los Angeles Times

As I get a bit older, you understand that sometimes you can't always be fully invested in football 24/7.

From BBC

Focusing on downtown San Diego, we identified 22 public restrooms, only two of which are available 24/7.

From Los Angeles Times

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