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.
Zendaya sported a see-through little black dress decorated with floral embroidery and ruffles, layering it underneath a glittery floor-length coat complete with satin bell sleeves.—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 18 June 2026 Streep wore a printed jacket and trousers, while Gummer opted for a floor-length ivory column gown with abstract gold line details and accessorized with a pair of shades.—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026 Throughout history, kings, queens and other members of the royal family have donned luxurious fur stoles, floor-length fur coats, capes with mink trims and cloaks with ermine edges (that's weasel fur).—Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 14 June 2026 Below it, the floor-length skirt consisted of a dense curtain of long reflective strands.—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 13 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for floor-length