hourlong

American  

[ouuhr-lawng, -long, ou-er-] / ˈaʊərˌlɔŋ, -ˌlɒŋ, ˈaʊ ər- /

Or hour-long

adjective

1. lasting an hour.

   an hourlong interview.

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hourlong British  

/ ˈaʊəˌlɒŋ /

adjective

1. lasting an hour

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Etymology

Origin of hourlong

First recorded in 1795–1805; hour + long ¹

Example Sentences

He typically makes 28 stops along the way, convening with hundreds of restaurant managers for hourlong question-and-answer sessions.

From The Wall Street Journal

At the end of the roughly hourlong hearing, Vera said he was granting Kennedy’s motion to dismiss with prejudice, finding a violation of Basmadjian’s right to counsel.

From Los Angeles Times

TV brought half-hour situation comedies and hourlong dramas.

From Barron's

His hourlong speech at the 1988 Democratic National Convention brought many delegates to tears and provided the gathering’s emotional high point.

From Los Angeles Times

I slouch in my seat; he, for almost the whole hourlong conversation, sits on the edge of his.

From The Wall Street Journal