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Definition of longtime

longtime

/ˈlɔːŋ.taɪm/
long · time
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• adjective

1

Having existed, continued, or had a specified status or role for a long period of time.

Example

"As a longtime resident of the neighborhood, she knew the history of every building on the street."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Longtime" (often hyphenated as "long-time" in British English) is an attributive adjective used before a noun, whereas the two-word phrase "long time" is a noun phrase (e.g., "a longtime friend" vs. "known for a long time").

• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Longtime. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/longtime
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