Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

yearslong

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: years-long
IPA

13

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Lasting several or many years.

Example Sentences

"The agreement, which falls short of the sprawling changes championed by Democrats, is a significant step toward ending a yearslong impasse over gun reform legislation."

Etymology

From years + -long.

Frequently Paired Words

agelong ageslong centurieslong centurylong daylong dayslong decadelong decadeslong

Synonyms

multiyear perennial

Questions

What does yearslong mean?: Lasting several or many years.
Where does yearslong come from?: From years + -long.

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