long-distance

¹ American  

[lawng-dis-tuhns, long-] / ˈlɔŋˈdɪs təns, ˈlɒŋ- /

adjective

1. of, from, or between distant places.

   a long-distance phone call.

2. for, over, or covering long distances.

   a long-distance runner.

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adverb

1. by long-distance telephone.

   to call someone long-distance.

long distance ² American  

noun

1. telephone service between distant places.

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long-distance British  

noun

1. (modifier) covering relatively long distances

   a long-distance driver

2. (modifier) (of telephone calls, lines, etc) connecting points a relatively long way apart

3. a long-distance telephone call

4. a long-distance telephone system or its operator

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adverb

1. by a long-distance telephone line

   he phoned long-distance

Etymology

Origin of long-distance¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Origin of long distance¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

The drones equipped with the technology were more difficult to intercept as they were flying at low altitudes, resistant to electronic-warfare systems and could be piloted in real-time at long distances, the ministry said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Evading capture, being straightforward, running long distances, making friends—those are just a few of my talents.

From Literature

The president quoted a Chinese proverb: "Range far your eye over long distances".

From BBC

Ray’s voice comes from a long distance away.

From Literature

Cities that are not typically associated with wood burning can also be affected during cold snaps, recreational burning periods, and when smoke travels long distances through the atmosphere.

From Science Daily