weeklong

adjective

week·​long ˈwēk-ˈlȯŋ How to pronounce weeklong (audio)
: lasting a week

Examples of weeklong in a Sentence

We attended a weeklong training conference in Atlanta.
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Families and communities across metro Atlanta are coming together to celebrate Kwanzaa, a weeklong observance honoring African heritage, culture, and values. Monique John, CBS News, 28 Dec. 2025 This is the fourth year of the Pro Bowl Games after the NFL eliminated its full-contact all-star game and replaced it with weeklong skills competitions and a flag football game. Oc Register, 23 Dec. 2025 Food, music and dance help illuminate the weeklong observance. Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 22 Dec. 2025 The discovery of Neves Valente's body at a New Hampshire storage facility ended the nearly weeklong hunt. Arkansas Online, 20 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for weeklong

Word History

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of weeklong was in 1847

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“Weeklong.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weeklong. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.

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