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

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These low-top sneakers are crafted from full-grain calfskin leather, with soft cotton lining and a plush insole to ensure all-day comfort. Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2025 Open for lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch (and featuring an all-day coffee bar), Mulberry House has become a staple for locals looking to refuel at all times of day. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025 From the High Moon Pool Bar’s all-day menu, don’t miss the maitake mushroom pizza finished in a truffle oil drizzle, the tasty carne asada street tacos and a chocolate chip cookie sundae. Leslie Kelly, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025 The cast and creatives from a total of 27 shows appeared over the weekend in a pair of all-day affairs at the DGA Theater, with the discussions delving deep into the journeys their projects took to get made, and even to tease what’s coming next. The Deadline Team, Deadline, 7 Apr. 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 24 Apr. 2025.

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