adjective
longtime
adjective
1
Having existed or continued for a long period.
"She is a longtime supporter of the local theatre."
"He finally married his longtime girlfriend."
How to Use Longtime
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something or someone that has been around or involved for a long while.
Common pairings
longtime friend
longtime resident
longtime fan
Word Forms
more longtime comparative, more longtime comparative, most longtime superlative, most longtime superlative
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Etymology
A compound of "long" and "time."