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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The singer’s most recent full-length LP, Aguilera, released in 2022, was her first album performed entirely in Spanish. Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2025 Plenty of pockets keep your must-haves within easy reach, and a full-length zipper protects you (and your gear) from whatever challenges await. Kristen Geil, Outside, 8 Dec. 2025 Lux, Rosalía For her third full-length, the Spanish pop visionary sings in 10 different languages, collaborates with the London Symphony Orchestra, and communes with the sacred teachings of various nuns and female saints. Jenn Pelly, Time, 4 Dec. 2025 This full-length jacket is built for harsh winter weather — it’s designed to keep you warm even in temperatures as low as -48 degrees Fahrenheit. Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025 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 16 Dec. 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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