yearlong

or year-long

[ yeer-lawng, -long ]

adjective

1. lasting for a year.

yearlong

/ ˈjɪəˈlɒŋ /

adjective

1. throughout a whole year

Word History and Origins

Origin of yearlong¹

First recorded in 1805–15; year + long ¹

Example Sentences

She offers a menu of local selections, ranging from a personalized reception at the Norman Rockwell Museum to a yearlong family pass to the Massachusetts Audubon Society.

From Time

When the season ends, I’ll be scouring the clearance aisle, looking for a yearlong supply.

From Outside Online

University officials went through a yearlong process to fire Kumar after an investigation found he sexually harassed his former teacher’s aide and harassed three other students during the 2019 school year.

From Voice of San Diego

University officials went through a yearlong process to fire Kumar after an investigation found he sexually harassed his former teacher’s aide and harassed three other students during the 2019 semester.

From Voice of San Diego

In fact, a yearlong wait to see specialists for these syndromes was common even before the ranks of patients were swelled by pandemic newcomers.

From Time

One-shot holiday needs can also lead to yearlong sustainable relationships.

From The Daily Beast

For years, Mooney has trained with a rowing coach to enhance his physical endurance for the potentially yearlong journey.

From The Daily Beast

If she can handle that, then a grueling and competitive yearlong campaign should be a breeze.

From The Daily Beast

At the least, a nearly yearlong air war between now and next May might just make voters sick of them both.

From The Daily Beast

When I found out Johnstone was still alive and teaching, I joined the yearlong waiting list to train with him.

From The Daily Beast

Related Words

• chronic
• continual
• continuing
• eternal
• longstanding
• never-ending
• persistent
• recurrent
• seasonal