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

Recent Examples on the Web The crimson look came complete with a body-skimming, floor-length leather skirt and an unmissable, yet itty-bitty, knit bra top. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 24 June 2024 While at Our Legacy, zig-zag comb headbands taken directly from the ‘90s were preferred for the same job, at Martine Rose’s Milan debut show, floor-length wigs stood out as much as the nose prosthetics that the street cast wore. Sandra Salibian, WWD, 21 June 2024 And this pretty pleated floor-length gown is black tie wedding-ready—just add your favorite pair of heels for a night on the dance floor. Carly Totten, Southern Living, 21 June 2024 This garment bag has more than enough room to keep several floor-length dresses or suits wrinkle-free en route to your destination. Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for floor-length 

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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 2 Jul. 2024.

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