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
1
: by long-distance telephone
called her long-distance
2
: over or from a long distance
1
: communication by long-distance telephone
2
: a telephone operator or exchange that gives long-distance connections
Examples of long-distance in a Sentence
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Emma Kershaw, Peoplemag, 2 June 2024
Stopover sites are locations along long-distance migratory routes that provide food, water and shelter for rest and replenishment.
—Aaron Boorstein, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 May 2024
Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 24 Mar. 2023
In the East Regional, Michigan State and Kansas State combined for 24 made 3s, both shooting over 45% from long-distance.
—Lindsay Schnell, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2023
Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 6 June 2024
During breeding season, the trees allow the pairs to conserve energy and avoid flying long distances to feed.
—Fabiano Maisonnave, The Christian Science Monitor, 29 May 2024
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Adjective
Navigating the highs and lows of a long-distance relationship, Kapur lived in her native New Delhi while Nayyar resided in Los Angeles.
—Emma Kershaw, Peoplemag, 2 June 2024
Stopover sites are locations along long-distance migratory routes that provide food, water and shelter for rest and replenishment.
—Aaron Boorstein, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 May 2024
Adverb
Travelers who take off on months-long, around-the-world cruises enjoy the combination of daily resort-style perks and once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences only long-distance cruising can offer.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 24 Mar. 2023
In the East Regional, Michigan State and Kansas State combined for 24 made 3s, both shooting over 45% from long-distance.
—Lindsay Schnell, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2023
Noun
The ergonomic cork soles are designed to conform to the natural contours of your feet, offering support and comfort while walking long distances in the summer heat.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 6 June 2024
During breeding season, the trees allow the pairs to conserve energy and avoid flying long distances to feed.
—Fabiano Maisonnave, The Christian Science Monitor, 29 May 2024
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“Long-distance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long-distance. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
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