24/7

American  

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

Or 24‑7,

adverb

1. continually; constantly.

   They're together 24/7.

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adjective

1. continual; constant.

   The manufacturer offers 24/7 customer support.

24/7 Cultural  

1. 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.

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Etymology

Origin of 24/7

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

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Example Sentences

See Examples For:

24/7

Karpenko’s informant pipeline has become a 24/7 operation, with longtime sources earning $4,000 a month.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

It sits in a gated community with 24/7 security.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026

Early on, Wilson’s office asked the city to staff the area with law enforcement 24/7 but was told there aren’t enough officers, according to a person familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026

The realities and pressures of coaching in the NFL include a 24/7 work mentality.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

It’s the only thing he says, and he says it 24/7.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson

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Related Words

• continuous
• endless
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• round-the-clock
• unending
• uninterrupted

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