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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Thursday Night Special — The Panthers played like KitKats last week and the Packers were all-day-suckers in Detroit. — Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 29 Oct. 2026 They are designed to provide all-day comfort, the sole has anti-slip traction, and the upper is water-repellent for rainy days. — Lauren Finney Harden, InStyle, 29 Oct. 2026 The windows are north-facing, giving the space a nice all-day glow. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 26 Oct. 2026 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 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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