yearlong

American  

[yeer-lawng, -long] / ˈyɪərˈlɔŋ, -ˈlɒŋ /

Or year-long

adjective

1. lasting for a year.

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yearlong British  

/ ˈjɪəˈlɒŋ /

adjective

1. throughout a whole year

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Etymology

Origin of yearlong

First recorded in 1805–15; year + long ¹

Example Sentences

If confirmed, this world could become the first Earth-size exoplanet in a yearlong orbit that passes in front of a nearby, bright Sun-like star, making it an especially valuable target for follow-up research.

From Science Daily

It means empowering primary-care doctors—the clinicians most people see—to detect Alzheimer’s early and guide families through treatment and lifestyle options rather than referring them to specialists with yearlong wait times.

From The Wall Street Journal

Gaga’s Grammy performance comes in the middle of her nearly yearlong Mayhem Ball tour, which will end in April.

From Los Angeles Times

Southern California home prices dropped again in December, capping off a yearlong skid that saw the average home value in the six-county region drop by more than $7,000.

From Los Angeles Times

Sheffield, 73 years old, just last summer emerged from a yearlong, bruising battle that stymied his retirement plans—and led him to announce he no longer wanted a board seat at oil giant Exxon Mobil.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• chronic
• continual
• continuing
• eternal
• never-ending
• persistent
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