long-lasting activity

noun phrase
UK /ˌlɒŋ ˈlɑːstɪŋ ækˈtɪvəti/
US /ˌlɔːŋ ˈlæstɪŋ ækˈtɪvəti/

Something you do that keeps going for a long time.

Reading a big book is a long-lasting activity that can take many days.

SYNONYMS

enduring taskextended pursuitlasting pastimelong-term project

RELATED WORDS

hobbyroutinecommitmentpastimeeffort

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A job or task that continues over many weeks or months.

Building the treehouse was a long-lasting activity for the whole family.

3. A hobby or sport that you keep doing for years.

Swimming became a long-lasting activity for her after she joined the club.

4. An event or program that goes on for a long time without stopping.

The festival is a long-lasting activity that lasts all summer.