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

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Carpenter has sent every single from the full-length to the top of the list, which is otherwise known as a clean sweep. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025 If the invitation states the wedding is a white tie affair, women will be expected to wear full-length gowns and heels. Shelby Wax, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2025 Rushmere marks the first full-length LP from Mumford & Sons since Delta, which arrived in 2018. Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 28 Mar. 2025 Hoyer will also be releasing his own full-length album via One Percent in May. Thania Garcia, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for full-length

Word History

First Known Use

1732, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of full-length was in 1732

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“Full-length.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full-length. Accessed 1 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
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