all-day

American

[awl-dey] / ˈɔlˌdeɪ /

adjective

taking up, extending through, lasting for, or occurring continually during a day, especially the hours of daylight; daylong.

an all-day tour of the city; an all-day lollipop.

Etymology

Origin of all-day

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

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The all-day hearing behind closed doors in New York featured the former president being asked about his inclusion in newly released files related to the financier, including in a photo with an unidentified person in a hot tub.

From BBC

Breakfast became so popular that when the company made it an all-day staple, growth exploded.

From The Wall Street Journal

Starbucks is now trying the inverse: turning itself into a credible all-day snack-and-beverage business.

From The Wall Street Journal

Locke pays $1,200 a month for all-day infant care and after-school care at a child-care center for her two children.

From Los Angeles Times

On Wednesday, entrepreneur and “Shark Tank” investor Kevin O’Leary was one of the people highlighting the importance of the accounts at an all-day event.

From MarketWatch

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