weeklong
C2Pronunciation
UK
- /wˈiːklɒŋ/
US
- /ˈwiˌklɔŋ/
Description
- lasting a week
- seven days
- a full week
"Weeklong" describes something that lasts for a whole week, or seven days. It is often used for events, trips, courses, or other activities that continue across that full period. You might talk about a weeklong vacation, a weeklong festival, or a weeklong training session. The key idea is simple: it is not something that happens at some point during a week, but something that continues for the full week.
The word "weeklong" is an adjective used to indicate that something lasts for the entire duration of a week, or seven consecutive days. It is often used to emphasize the completeness of a time period, suggesting that an activity or event occupies the full span of those seven days.
You'll often encounter it when describing events, trips, or periods dedicated to a specific purpose. For example: "The conference was a weeklong affair, filled with workshops and keynote speakers." Or, "They embarked on a weeklong backpacking trip through the mountains." It suggests a commitment of time and effort that fills an entire seven-day stretch.
While you might say something happened during a week—like a storm that hit on a Tuesday—you wouldn't describe it as "weeklong" unless it persisted for the whole duration. "Weeklong" implies the event is defined by its seven-day length, not just occurring within that timeframe.
Think of it this way: a "weeklong cleanse" isn't just any cleanse that happens to take place over a week; it's a cleanse specifically structured to last for seven days. A "weeklong celebration" is one where festivities are planned for each day of the week. So, when you want to emphasize the full extent of something lasting an entire week, "weeklong" is the perfect word to use.
Examples
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Travel
We took a weeklong trip to the mountains during spring break.
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Summer camp
The school runs a weeklong summer camp for local kids.
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Film festival
The museum is hosting a weeklong film festival in July.
- 4
Job training
She joined a weeklong training course before starting her new job.
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Delivery delay
After a weeklong delay, the package finally arrived.
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Main spelling
- weeklongadjective