yearlong

adjective

year·​long ˈyir-ˈlȯŋ How to pronounce yearlong (audio)
: lasting through a year

Examples of yearlong in a Sentence

She went on a yearlong sabbatical.
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In a public filing, the FCC said the review stemmed from a yearlong investigation of Disney’s diversity, equity and inclusion practices. Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 28 Apr. 2026 Part of the Orlando Sentinel’s yearlong 150th anniversary celebration, the forum included performances from Central Florida Community Arts Jazz Trio and Alexandra Kzeski of Opera Orlando. Rich Pope, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026 Ohio celebrates its native daughter, Nobel Laureate Toni Morrison’s, on what would have been her 95th birthday with a yearlong series of events. Dontaira Terrell, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026 The Browns, who have openly admitted regret over the monster trade and deal, restructured his contract last month for a third time in roughly a yearlong span. Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for yearlong

Word History

First Known Use

1813, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of yearlong was in 1813

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“Yearlong.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yearlong. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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