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all-day

American

[awl-dey] / ˈɔlˌdeɪ /

adjective

taking up, extending through, lasting for, or occurring continually during a day, especially the hours of daylight; daylong.

an all-day tour of the city; an all-day lollipop.

Etymology

Origin of all-day

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

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To get all-day care all summer long, Spillman registered her son for some 20 different camp sessions, focused on everything from cartooning to sculpture and archery.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

It’s an all-day restaurant and I’ve gone for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

The group stressed it was not challenging forecast accuracy - but how the information is visually presented, particularly by third-party apps that may show overnight rain as an all-day rain symbol, for example.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

On Wednesday, entrepreneur and “Shark Tank” investor Kevin O’Leary was one of the people highlighting the importance of the accounts at an all-day event.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 28, 2026

“Cecile, we need money. I have all-day activities planned, and we have to eat while we’re out doing our activities.”

From "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia

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