all-day

adjective

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

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This weekend she's got an all-day Fourth of July birthday party booked. — Stephan Bisaha, NPR, 3 July 2026 Beyond the whimsical setup, Swift and Kelce made sure there was plenty to entertain their guests for the all-day celebration. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 6 July 2026 Achieve the same style with Quince’s Luna pair, which mirrors Gaines’ silhouette and has built-in stretch for comfortable, all-day wear and a just-right mid-rise fit. — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 Breakfast—a bounty of tropical fruits, healthy juices, smoothies, artisanal coffees, just-out-the-oven pastries, and a dozen types of honey—is served in the all-day dining restaurant The Market. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 June 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

Rhymes for all-day

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“All-day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-day. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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