variants or less commonly hourlong
: lasting an hour
an hour-long commute
hour-long television shows

Examples of hour-long in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Updates on fellow season 2 stars Farmer Brandon Rogers, Farmer Ty Ferrell and Farmer Nathan Smothers will also be provided in the hour-long special. Dory Jackson, Peoplemag, 16 May 2024 Then participants will use natural materials to try and build their own nests during this hour-long program at the Nature Center. Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 16 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for hour-long 

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Word History

First Known Use

1803, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hour-long was in 1803

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Cite this Entry

“Hour-long.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hour-long. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

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