longtime

[lawng-tahym, long-]

adjective

1. existing, occurring, or continuing for a long period of time; times; longstanding.

   longtime friends celebrating 50 years of association.

longtime

/ ˈlɒŋˌtaɪm /

adjective

1. of long standing

Word History and Origins

Origin of longtime¹

First recorded in 1575–85; long ¹ + time

Example Sentences

His family and his longtime colleagues said the principles of understanding and peace he advocated were reflective of how he also conducted himself in his personal life.

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As one longtime Nike employee said, “Nike wouldn’t exist without Pre.”

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During the Biden administration, the Education Department announced policies aimed at assisting longtime student-debt holders and borrowers with low balances and those affected by forbearance steering.

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Actor John Goodman has officially sold his longtime home in New Orleans—but was forced to cut close to $1.5 million from his original asking price to secure a buyer.

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He confesses that, writing with the aid of Nelle Fortenberry, his longtime producing partner, he put the book together rapidly to hit shelves in time for the film’s 40th anniversary.

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Related Words

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• chronic 
• deep-rooted 
• inbred 
• inherent 
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