knee-length

adjective

of clothing
: reaching to the knees
a knee-length skirt
knee-length socks

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The Syrian-American illustrator held two Qurans as Zohran Mamdani took the oath of office as New York City mayor after midnight on New Year's Day, in a minimalist black coat, a knee-length black dress or skirt and black ankle boots, with a pair of gold, sculptural statement earrings. Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 1 Jan. 2026 Middleton’s boots appear to be knee-length, though her outerwear covers up the top half of the silhouette. Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 25 Dec. 2025 Grace Karin Sleeveless Sequin Dress For those who prefer longer hemlines, this knee-length option is definitely worthy of a spot in your winter wardrobe. Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025 Annie, in her summer uniform—a knee-length skirt, a T-shirt, and Keds—joined the crew, pulling equipment out of the puddles. Alex Abramovich, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for knee-length

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“Knee-length.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knee-length. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.

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