long-ago

1 of 2

adjective

: of or relating to the past
long-ago leaders

long ago

2 of 2

noun

: the distant past

Examples of long-ago in a Sentence

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Adjective
Facing a wave of unfavorable press coverage, Biden quit the presidential primary race before any Democratic nominating contest votes were cast. Flock to the media and embrace the spotlight That long-ago, arrogant Joe Biden offers a road map for a 2024 comeback against Trump. David Mark, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 July 2024 No quotes from long-ago laureates in this one — just Colby’s own brilliance. Drew Goins, Washington Post, 2 July 2024
Noun
Opened in 2010, Senate won over customers long ago with its duck fat fries and truffle fries. Usa Today Network, USA TODAY, 10 July 2024 Sparse shoots of grass have long ago grown over the dirt. Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 10 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for long-ago 

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Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1603, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1838, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of long-ago was in 1603

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“Long-ago.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long-ago. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.

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