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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Ella wore a strapless, floral gown with a slit in the leg for the occasion, Aurelia wore a red floor-length gown with a bow at the top, while Briney sported a shorts-suit set paired with white socks and loafers. Raven Brunner, People.com, 19 June 2025 But, Jackson pairs them with a matching black leotard and a floor-length trench coat, letting all the attention fall on the fiery red pointed pumps. Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025 Looking as chic as ever, the Ruby’s Choice star dressed to impress in a floor-length Tadashi Shoji gown that was covered in silver sequins and also featured a cowl neckline. Hannah Sacks, People.com, 12 June 2025 Boho french curl braids styled in an elegant updo with face-framing curls showed off the collar of her floor-length tuxedo inspired gown. Cierra Black, Essence, 11 June 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 1 Jul. 2025.

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