nightlong

• Veraltetes oder literarisches Adjektiv mit der Bedeutung 'die ganze Nacht dauernd'; im modernen Englisch selten und meist durch 'all-night' oder 'overnight' ersetzt.

An archaic or literary adjective meaning lasting throughout the night; rarely used in modern English, where 'all-night' or 'overnight' is preferred.

1. Lasting through the nightB2formal

   Continuing, open, or operating for the entire duration of the night.

   die ganze Nacht dauernd

   • The nightlong vigil was held in memory of the victims.
   • They enjoyed a nightlong celebration under the stars.
   • The hospital provides nightlong care for emergency patients.

   Synonymeall-nightovernight