summerlong

adjective

sum·​mer·​long ˈsə-mər-ˌlȯŋ How to pronounce summerlong (audio)
-ˈlȯŋ
: lasting through the summer

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The brand held a summerlong takeover last year. — Hanna McNeila, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025 Two mainstays of ‘90s radio will kickoff a summerlong tour in Gary. — Annie Alleman, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2022 The carnival, held at the Tennessee Residence, celebrated the top performers in the first lady’s summerlong effort. — Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Sep. 2025 In 2002 the Kennedy Center staged a summerlong celebration of his work, including repertory presentations of six of his tuners. — Richard Natale, Variety, 26 Nov. 2021 See All Example Sentences for summerlong

Word History

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of summerlong was in 1859

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“Summerlong.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/summerlong. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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