Definition

Something that lasts for a month or about that length of time.

Example

The festival was a monthlong celebration of art and culture.

Conversation

Have you heard about the monthlong festival in the city?

Yeah, I read about it! It sounds exciting.

I really want to go, especially for the food stalls.

Same here! We should plan to visit together.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Monthlong → It is formed from "month" (from Old English *mōnaþ*, meaning a period of time based on the lunar cycle) and "-long" (meaning having a specified duration). The word "monthlong" refers to something that lasts for the duration of a month.

Memory Tip

Think of a "month" as a time period and "-long" indicating duration — so monthlong means lasting for a whole month.

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