floor-length

adjective

ˈflȯr-ˌleŋ(k)th 

-ˌlen(t)th

: reaching to the floor

a floor-length gown

Examples of floor-length in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That lineup goes also emphasizes eveningwear, with sculptural minidresses, floor-length gowns, voluminous skirts, metallic accents, sequins and embellished shoes and accessories. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026

The golden lamé bra top and floor-length skirt were punctuated with a big black tulle bow at the back. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026

Women in floor-length sparkly gowns mingled with men in tuxes. — Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026

Embellished with shimmering gold sequins and crystals, this floor-length design was cut to a plunging neckline and a dramatic, cape-like silhouette. — Eloise Moran, InStyle, 1 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for floor-length

• length
• strength