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

Examples of all-day in a Sentence

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And, the removable midsole is specially designed for women’s feet to provide all-day comfort, which is even more beneficial in temperamental weather. Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025 Sacramento County is organizing an all-day collaboration meeting Tuesday with the city of Sacramento and five other incorporated cities within the county to discuss the region’s approach to addressing homelessness. Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 27 Oct. 2025 Guests can order four all-day breakfast options. Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 24 Oct. 2025 Warden creates a similar look using the Dolce & Gabbana Beauty Kiss My Gloss lip kits, which results in a perfectly paired, hydrating all-day combo. Grace McCarty, Glamour, 24 Oct. 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 29 Oct. 2025.

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