long-distance
adjectiveattested in dialogue
Over a great length or distance.
adjective
- 1
Over a great length or distance.
He is a long-distance runner.
In the short to medium term, there appears to be no practical alternative to petroleum-based traction power. An electric long-distance lorry is like a concrete air balloon - its weight in batteries exceeds its carrying capacity.
To better help you in your quest, we asked multiple podiatrists and seasoned long-distance walkers exactly what to look for when selecting the best walking shoes.
- 2
Referring to a nonlocal telephone call; a toll call.
The hotel does not allow for long-distance phone calls.
- 3
Referring to a romantic relationship: between two people with a considerable distance between them.
They are in a long-distance relationship.
Long-distance lovers are often not too sure just what they are feeling. Worse, they are often not too sure what their absent playmates want them to be feeling.
Forms
- comparative
- longer-distance
- superlative
- longest-distance
long-distance · Over a great length or distance.
long-range · Operating, or capable of operating, over a great distance.long-term · Becoming evident after a relatively long time period.longer · One who longs or yearns for something.