yearlong

Or year-long

[yeer-lawng, -long]

adjective

1. lasting for a year.

yearlong

/ ˈjɪəˈlɒŋ /

adjective

1. throughout a whole year

Word History and Origins

Origin of yearlong¹

First recorded in 1805–15; year + long ¹

Example Sentences

Hands-on learning begins right away at Babson, with a yearlong course called Foundations of Management and Entrepreneurship where groups of students receive a loan of up to $3,000 to fund their own business.

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The Rose Parade float will kick off “Star Trek’s” yearlong celebration of its 60th anniversary, which will also include additional new shows, Lego sets and even a cruise.

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Egyptian law enforcement and ACE shut down the service Aug. 24 following a yearlong investigation.

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Huger left six months into a yearlong prison sentence.

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“A yearlong hold after a search warrant sounds unusually long.”

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