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hourlong

adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Which lasts an hour, or approximately so.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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adj

Meaning 2

Of or relating to an hourlong period of time.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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3

adjective satellite

Meaning 3

lasting for an hour

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • an hourlong examination

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History

Etymology

From hour + -long.

Real reading context

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