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milelong

American  
[mahyl-lawng, -long] / ˈmaɪlˌlɔŋ, -ˌlɒŋ /

adjective

  1. extending for a mile.

    a milelong beach.


Etymology

Origin of milelong

First recorded in 1825–35; mile + long 1

Example Sentences

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Finally, a milelong strip along Stocker Street east of Hahn Park was added.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 9, 2025

However, take advantage of the milelong, forested connector trail that pops you out right at Blakely Harbor Park.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 4, 2023

When Boring Co. sought to construct a separate milelong tunnel beneath a Hawthorne neighborhood to test its underground autonomous vehicles, English, along with the rest of the council, approved the project.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2022

We look out at the water roaring out of the milelong, concrete riverbank.

From Slate • Jun. 18, 2019

He escaped in July 2015 via a milelong underground tunnel leading to a shower in his cell.

From Washington Times • Jan. 20, 2017

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