1
: showing or adapted to the entire length especially of the human figure
a full-length mirror
a full-length dress
2
: having a length as great as that which is normal or standard for one of its kind
a full-length play
3
: reaching to the end of the legs or arms
a full-length dress/skirt
a dress with full-length sleeves

Examples of full-length in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Depeche Mode are gearing up to release a full-length feature film chronicling the band’s massive 2023 shows in Mexico City on their Memento Mori tour. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Apr. 2025 Home Is Where have announced their third full-length album; Hunting Season arrives May 23 via Wax Bodega. Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 9 Apr. 2025 The singer expanded the full-length, adding several new cuts and retitling the reissue Brighter Days Ahead. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025 While patrons are free to wear shorts, beyond the ropes where players and coaches can be, full-length pants are required. Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for full-length

Word History

First Known Use

1732, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of full-length was in 1732

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Full-length.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full-length. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

full-length

adjective
-ˈleŋ(k)th
1
: made to fit the full length of the human figure
a full-length dress
2
: having a length that is normal for one of its kind
a full-length play
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!