floor-length

adjective

ˈflȯr-ˌleŋ(k)th How to pronounce floor-length (audio)
-ˌlen(t)th
: reaching to the floor
a floor-length gown

Examples of floor-length in a Sentence

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The floor-length black gown featured a halter neck and a relaxed fit. Angel Saunders, People.com, 3 May 2025 The actress looked stunning on the red carpet, twirling in the floor-length dress, which featured a corset-style bodice with geometric cutouts and a whimsical skirt with an attached train. Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 29 Apr. 2025 For floor-length gowns, consider wearing these shaping capri pants for a sculpted finish. Emma Spedding, Glamour, 29 Apr. 2025 McAlpin wore a floor-length black gown with sheer details on the sleeves and around the neckline. Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 25 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for floor-length

Word History

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of floor-length was in 1939

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“Floor-length.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/floor-length. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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