Long-lost (adjective)

Describing something or someone that has not been seen or heard from for a long period of time.

Origin:

Long-lost is a compound word, derived from the adjective 'long' and the verb 'to lose'.

Examples:

1. She found a long-lost letter from her childhood sweetheart in a box of old mementos.
2. The long-lost painting was discovered in a small antique shop after being missing for over a century.
3. His long-lost brother reappeared after being separated from him for many years.
4. The archaeologists were thrilled to uncover the long-lost ruins of the ancient city.
5. The family was overjoyed to be reunited with their long-lost pet after months of searching.