long-distance
1 of 3adjective
long-dis·tance ˈlȯŋ-ˈdi-stən(t)s 
1
: of or relating to telephone communication with a distant point especially outside a specified area
2
a
: situated a long distance away
b
: going or covering a long distance
long-distance roads
a long-distance runner
c
: conducted or effective over long distance
a long-distance relationship
long-distance listening devices
long-distance
2 of 3adverb
1
: by long-distance telephone
called her long-distance
2
: over or from a long distance
long distance
3 of 3noun
1
: communication by long-distance telephone
2
: a telephone operator or exchange that gives long-distance connections
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web
Emmett Hall, Sun Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2022 The two had been doing long distance as the comedian films his movie Wizards! Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 16 Aug. 2022 Help ease the space between a long distance couple with these bracelets that light up and vibrate when one partner touches theirs. Terri Huggins Hart, Woman's Day, 15 Aug. 2022 Kardashian, 41, and Davidson, 28, apparently attempted long distance for a few weeks before deciding to end the relationship. Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 8 Aug. 2022 And while the couple has spent part of it long distance, filming projects in different cities, they've been seen visiting each other on their sets regularly when their schedules permit. Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 8 Aug. 2022 But a heavy package, sent a long distance could cost as much as an additional $6.50, officials say. Chris Morris, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2022 These can include mulching options that are ideal for powering through thicker, heavy-duty lawns, high-lift blades for efficiently throwing clippings a long distance, and low-lift models that create minimal noise and dust. Alex Rennie, Popular Mechanics, 13 July 2022 And the blur is amplified when the camera is zoomed in from a long distance. Kevin Ambrose, Washington Post, 12 July 2022 See More
Noun
At Penn State, Francis excelled in long distance races like the 500 meters. Emmett Hall, Sun Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2022 The two had been doing long distance as the comedian films his movie Wizards! Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 16 Aug. 2022 Help ease the space between a long distance couple with these bracelets that light up and vibrate when one partner touches theirs. Terri Huggins Hart, Woman's Day, 15 Aug. 2022 Kardashian, 41, and Davidson, 28, apparently attempted long distance for a few weeks before deciding to end the relationship. Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 8 Aug. 2022 And while the couple has spent part of it long distance, filming projects in different cities, they've been seen visiting each other on their sets regularly when their schedules permit. Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 8 Aug. 2022 But a heavy package, sent a long distance could cost as much as an additional $6.50, officials say. Chris Morris, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2022 These can include mulching options that are ideal for powering through thicker, heavy-duty lawns, high-lift blades for efficiently throwing clippings a long distance, and low-lift models that create minimal noise and dust. Alex Rennie, Popular Mechanics, 13 July 2022 And the blur is amplified when the camera is zoomed in from a long distance. Kevin Ambrose, Washington Post, 12 July 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
Adjective
1848, in the meaning defined at sense 2b
Adverb
1850, in the meaning defined at sense 2
Noun
1902, in the meaning defined at sense 1