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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Staples dropped Cry Baby, his first full-length release for Loma Vista, at the beginning of the month. Walden Green, Pitchfork, 16 June 2026 Both purchases and plays on platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music dictate where a full-length or EP settles on the 25-space ranking. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026 Iceman of course, arrives as Drake’s first full-length solo project since his feud with Kendrick Lamar, which many believed derailed Drake’s popularity. Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 14 June 2026 The two-seat rear bench removes, clearing full-length aisle space for bicycles, kayaks, skis and other long gear while opening more free living space at camp. New Atlas, 12 June 2026 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 18 Jun. 2026.

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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