longtime

adjective

long·​time ˈlȯŋ-ˈtīm How to pronounce longtime (audio)
: having been so for a long time : long-standing
a longtime friend
a longtime friendship

Examples of longtime in a Sentence

the longtime chairman of the committee longtime residents of the neighborhood
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Now, thanks to his longtime producer, Kyle Lehning, and the advances of AI technology, Randy Travis has gotten his voice back. Sid Evans, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2025 Owens' deputy Tanya Simon, a longtime 60 Minutes producer whose father was a correspondent for the show, will run the program for now; the network says it will be led permanently by someone who comes from within its ranks. David Folkenflik, NPR, 22 Apr. 2025 Balor stomped Mysterio, seemingly signaling a forthcoming break-up of the two longtime partners. Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2025 Jake Rosenberg — who recently photographed Meghan for her lifestyle brand, As ever, and photos that appeared in her exclusive interview with PEOPLE — shared a behind-the-scenes snap with his longtime pal on his Instagram Stories on Sunday, April 20. Meredith Kile, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for longtime

Word History

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of longtime was in 1851

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“Longtime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/longtime. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

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