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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As such, the full-length was more personal than Artpop and boasted a country undercurrent, with nods toward classic rock and Americana akin to Born This Way. Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2024 While almost all of their albums have hit No. 1–or at least the top 10–in their home country of the U.K., their debut full-length had been missing from their list of successes for too long. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 Made with a hood—but without a full-length zipper—this pullover claims to be the world’s lightest down hoody. Kelly Bastone, Outside Online, 4 Nov. 2024 Michael Phelps and Ruby Bridges are among the guests that have appeared on the segment so far, which NBC News also releases as its own breakout full-length conversation. Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024 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

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“Full-length.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full-length. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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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