yearlong

adjective

year·​long ˈyir-ˈlȯŋ 

: lasting through a year

Examples of yearlong in a Sentence

She went on a yearlong sabbatical.

Recent Examples on the Web

This month, Claude attempted the same task — sans the 30 people and nearly yearlong expenditure. — Euan Ashley, STAT, 1 Oct. 2026

That’s based on results from a yearlong functional magnetic resonance imaging study, which is a noninvasive method to measure brain activity during specific tasks. — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026

The appointment caps a yearlong stint for the pair as interim-co CEOs, following the March 2025 departure of Anthony Kiendl, who went on to lead the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver. — News Desk, Artforum, 28 Sep. 2026

South Africa reached a turning point in March when President Cyril Ramaphosa deployed soldiers on the streets in a yearlong operation to support police in the fight against violent crime committed by organized gangs. — ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1813, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for yearlong

• evensong
• livelong
• overlong
• vietcong
• agung
• along
• belong
• birdsong
• furlong
• headlong
• headstrong
• lifelong