all-day

adjective

ˈȯl-ˈdā How to pronounce all-day (audio)
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: lasting for, occupying, or appearing throughout an entire day
an all-day trip

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Beyond the extra space, Fairmont Gold Lounge access adds excellent value through all-day refreshments, afternoon tea, evening cocktails, and a dedicated concierge. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026 The result is weightless all-day volume that mimics that of hair on the much thicker side, and hairstylist Becca Kraeger swears by it for adding fullness and bounce to natural curls without weighing them down. — Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026 Takahashi said the goal for the food hall and activity center is to become an all-day destination that will attract locals as well as day trippers from Los Angeles and the Central Coast. — Senior Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 The menu at The Hunt features all-day breakfast, salads and bowls, and sandwiches. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for all-day

Word History

First Known Use

1794, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of all-day was in 1794

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“All-day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-day. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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