long-standing

adjective

long-stand·​ing ˈlȯŋ-ˈstan-diŋ How to pronounce long-standing (audio)
: of long duration
a long-standing dispute

Examples of long-standing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
The show officially switched to its long-standing San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) name in 1973 with the fourth annual event. Zac Ntim, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2025 With ongoing conflicts in Ukraine-Russia, trade uncertainties, and strained negotiations with long-standing allies including Canada, Mexico, and Europe, the risk landscape has grown increasingly complex. Trefis Team, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025 In 2018, Panama and the Dominican Republic cut their long-standing diplomatic ties with Taiwan, followed by Nicaragua in 2021. William Lambers, Newsweek, 9 Mar. 2025 Donald Trump, since his return to the White House, has upended the long-standing bipartisan consensus that the government should fund scientific research and then mostly stay out of the way. Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 9 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for long-standing

Word History

First Known Use

1655, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of long-standing was in 1655

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Long-standing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long-standing. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

long-standing

adjective
long-stand·​ing
ˈlȯŋ-ˈstan-diŋ
: of long duration
a long-standing dispute

More from Merriam-Webster on long-standing

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!