Longtime
adj, adv
adj, adv ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Having endured for a long period of time.
"My longtime friend, since birth actually, called and gently broke the bad news to me."
Adjective
- 1 having existed or persisted or continued in a particular role or state for a long time wordnet
Adverb
- 1 Having been for a long time
"longtime married"
Example
More examples"He is the governor's longtime companion."
Etymology
From long + time.