hour-long

adjective

ˈau̇(-ə)r-ˈlȯŋ How to pronounce hour-long (audio)
variants or less commonly hourlong
: lasting an hour
an hour-long commute
hour-long television shows

Examples of hour-long in a Sentence

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Even after an hour-long weather delay paused play late Sunday, fans didn’t leave. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 30 June 2026 The pop singer-songwriter, in the midst of her Staircase to Stardom tour, has been at the head of planning the nearly hour-long stage show. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 24 June 2026 In the hour-long special, taped the Skirball in New York City in March, Barone aims to shock, amuse, and arouse. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 24 June 2026 The two had an hour-long first meeting, which led to Levin introducing Bell to Patty Hickey, Cochran’s only living sibling. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for hour-long

Word History

First Known Use

1803, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hour-long was in 1803

Rhymes for hour-long

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“Hour-long.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hour-long. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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