longest
/ˈlɒŋɡəst/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: longests
Meaning · English
Something that is longer than all others in its class.
Noun
Examples
The game's legacy transcended all the longests and firsts for UCLA. It inspired Salcedo to want to play for the Bruins, especially after the team awarded him a championship ring at its postseason banquet.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “longest” mean?
Something that is longer than all others in its class.
Is “longest” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.