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

Examples of all-day in a Sentence

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Downstairs, Angelica focuses on all-day European brasserie hits—rabbit rillettes, gravlax, and pickled cucumber salad—while the Bar Gambit leans moodier and more underground, attracting a particular post-work creative Fitzrovia crowd. — Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026 Opened in 2023 in the Westchester town of Harrison, this all-day cafe from sisters (and NYC natives) Charlotte and Carrie Denoyer quickly took off in part due to the runaway success of the wide-ranging menu's burger. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026 Though originally designed for overnight use, plenty of fans swear by it as an all-day lip savior. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026 The demure kitten heel adds just the right lift that transitions effortlessly from day to night, while padded insoles provide all-day comfort. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2026 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 9 Oct. 2026.

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