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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24/7

Many exchanges and trading venues are eager to offer digital tokens that represent traditional shares and can trade 24/7.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

Developing technology to facilitate 24/7 trading is more straightforward than the legal and regulatory complexities required for it to run smoothly, Lowe adds.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

He said there was no requirement for forces to have a dedicated 24/7 PolSA capability, but West Mercia Police was working with the College of Policing to increase the availability of qualified search advisers.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026