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

The Dolce & Gabbana design featured a structured corset bodice with visible boning, a voluminous skirt, and a sweeping floor-length cape—all embellished with pink floral embroidery. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 30 July 2026

Several sections extended beyond the floor-length hem, forming a loose, uneven train. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 30 July 2026

For the current collection, creative director Anthony Vaccarello presented a floor-length black lace dress with a pannier skirt insert. — Kelly Niesen, Glamour, 24 July 2026

Meghan, who was named one of the honorees the year prior, stepped out in a Proenza Schouler beige floor-length dress with a slit hem and one-shoulder neckline — which has become one of her go-to necklines over the years. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for floor-length

• length
• strength