floor-length

adjective

ˈflȯr-ˌleŋ(k)th How to pronounce floor-length (audio)
-ˌlen(t)th
: reaching to the floor
a floor-length gown

Examples of floor-length in a Sentence

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According to Goldy, a manager dressed in a floor-length silver-gray pleather gown, a typical selection at W Salon is at least $2,000. Talia Lavin, Curbed, 7 Nov. 2024 While the Princess of Wales paired the cross with a velvet purple floor-length dress by Catherine Walker, Kardashian opted to marry the 5.25-carat necklace with pearl chokers and an ivory shawl cape. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024 The model wore a floor-length, slim-fitting gown with a backless detail, featuring long-sleeves and an elevated Classic Hollywood charm. Julia Teti, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024 The dress was strapless with a floor-length cut, highlighting a structured waist that contributed to the overall silhouette. Ty Gaskins, WWD, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for floor-length 

Word History

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of floor-length was in 1939

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“Floor-length.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/floor-length. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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