Definition

Something that lasts for a whole week.

Example

We attended a weeklong festival in the city.

Conversation

Did you hear about the weeklong festival happening downtown next month?

Yeah, I heard it's going to be really fun with a lot of activities.

I think we should check it out together during the weeklong event.

Definitely! It'll be a great way to spend time together.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Weeklong → It is formed from "week" (from Old English *wice*, meaning a period of seven days) and "long" (from Old English *lang*, meaning having a great extent). The word "weeklong" describes something that lasts for the entire duration of a week.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'week' as a period of seven days and 'long' meaning it extends through that time — that's why weeklong means lasting for a whole week.

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