: lasting for, occupying, or appearing throughout an entire day
an all-day trip

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The soft fabric linen ensures all-day wear without discomfort, and the adjustable hook-and-loop offers a secure fit. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2025 Dress it up with statement earrings or keep it low-key with a denim jacket — either way, the stretchy fabric offers all-day comfort, while the floral print adds a boho vibe that feels just right for summer. Michelle Rostamian, People.com, 6 July 2025 The all-day event, which also featured vendors selling jewelry, clothes and food, brought in crowds of people who were enjoying the fair’s final weekend. Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025 Following the parade, there is the Turtle Derby that’s part of an all-day festival at Hawthorne Park capped with a fireworks display at dusk. Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for all-day

Word History

First Known Use

1794, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 20 Jul. 2025.

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