# longtime

Pronunciation: US say "LAWNG-tym" /ˈlɔŋˌtaɪm/; UK say "LONG-tym" /ˈlɒŋˌtaɪm/

## Adjective

1. Having existed or continued for a long period of time.
   - Simple: Lasting or continuing for many years.
   - _She is a longtime supporter of the local theater._
   - _The company rewarded its longtime employees with extra vacation days._

## Adverb

2. Having been in a particular state or condition for a long time, such as having been married for many years.
   - Simple: Having been a certain way for a long time, like being married for many years.

## Origin

Formed from the words long and time.

Source: DictionaryAI, https://dictionaryai.com/define/longtime (written from Wiktionary data, CC BY-SA 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).