long-haul
UK[ˌlɒŋ ˈhɔːl]US[ˌlɔːŋ ˈhɑːl]
adj
involving the transport of goods or passengers over a long distance
adj
lasting for a long time or requiring a lot of effort over a long period
Morpheme Breakdown
long
haul
long
adjective
haul
noun/verb
Etymology
the compound 'long-haul' originates from the transportation and freight industry of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. it literally described the act of pulling or transporting goods over a considerable distance, with 'haul' deriving from a middle english verb for pulling. over time, the term's application broadened beyond physical transport. it now metaphorically describes any prolonged and demanding endeavor, extending the core idea of a lengthy journey to abstract concepts like projects, illnesses, or economic trends.
Analysis
Structure: long (adjective) + haul (noun/verb)
'long' (from old english 'lang', meaning having great length in space or time). 'haul' (from middle english 'halen', meaning to pull or drag, later extended to a journey or distance traveled).
Examples
he works as a pilot for a long-haul airline.
recovering from the surgery will be a long-haul process.
the company is prepared for the long-haul economic recovery.