‘Longest Night’ service on new date, Dec. 22, at Gary UMC in Wheaton

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - On the winter solstice, the longest night of the year, Trinity United Methodist Church held a “Longest Night” service to support those grieving the loss of a loved one.

The longest officially recognized place name in an English-speaking country is Taumata­whakatangihanga­koauau­o­tamatea­turi­pukaka­piki­maunga­horo­nuku­pokai­whenua­ki­tana­tahu (85 letters), which is a hill in New Zealand (see the signpost photo on this page). The name is in the Māori language.

At over 180,000 letters long, the chemical name of the protein titin is often said to technically be the longest English word. If spoken out loud, this word takes over three hours to say!

What Is the Longest Word In English? Here’s a List of 15 Lengthy Words

The longest word entered in most standard English dictionaries is Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis with 45 letters. Our definition is "a lung disease caused by inhalation of very fine silicate or quartz dust."

As lengthy as 45 letters, the longest words in English will challenge a student's mind. Here are the longest English words, and what they mean.

19 longest words in English and what they mean - Study International

Define longest. longest synonyms, longest pronunciation, longest translation, English dictionary definition of longest. adj. long er , long est 1. a. Extending or traveling a relatively great distance. b. Having relatively great height; tall. c. Having the greater length of...

What are the longest words in English, and does anyone really use them? This guide explains the longest English words ever recorded, their meanings and origins.