all-day
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of all-day
First recorded in 1865–70
Example Sentences
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Student phone use at school has been a divisive issue since the pandemic, but for the first time, more Americans now favor all-day bans than oppose them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026
These days, he said, campaigning has turned into an all-day affair, meeting people as he walks with his family around the district.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
"They are designed to give you all-day help with Gemini that's spoken into your ear privately rather than shown on a display," Izadi added.
From BBC ● May 19, 2026
So much aspirational frugal cooking quietly assumes you have endless time, energy and executive function to devote to homemade bread, all-day braises and deeply involved kitchen projects.
From Salon ● May 19, 2026
Sometimes, when the weather was hot, one of those all-day rides could be rough too.
From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson
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