at length

phrase

1

: fully, comprehensively

The issue was debated at length.

2

: at last : finally

We at length reached the top of the mountain.

Examples of at length in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Indianapolis City-County Council members advanced a moratorium on new data centers in a key vote Monday, after neighbors spoke at length to demand such a pause. — Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 16 July 2026

Many spoke at length about Mbappe’s unusually long wait before his penalty against Bounou and Morocco, but players who have waited a long time for VAR do not score fewer (or more) goals than players who waited for a shorter time. — Geir Jordet, New York Times, 15 July 2026

Tom Cruise is known to be a student of film, the rare movie star who likes to speak at length about camera lenses and the crafts behind filmmaking. — Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2026

Attempts to make county courts subject to FOIA have been debated at length but not ultimately taken up. — A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1500, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for at length

• strength