long-distance

long-distance (comparative longer-distance, superlative longest-distance)

1. Over a great length or distance.

   He is a long-distance runner.

   • 2020 May 6, Prof. Andrew McNaughton, “Time to challenge some sacred philosophies of recent years”, in Rail, page 35:

     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.

   • 2024 September 6, Isla Harvey, “The 10 most comfortable walking shoes, according to podiatrists and shoe experts”, in CNN‎^[1]:

     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.

   • 2009, Wesley L. Ford, How to Pick a Lover: For Women Who Want to Win at Love, page 176:

     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.