long-distance long·dis·tance uncommon adjective (1) noun (1) adjective 1. covering long distances “a long-distance runner” “long-distance telephone” Similarlong noun 1. a telephone call made outside the local calling area Synonymslong-distance calltrunk call Related words Word family long-distance calllong-distance runner Broader terms call Narrower terms toll call WordNet 2.1 (Princeton University). WordNet 2.1 Copyright Princeton University. All rights reserved.
