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 reality star opted for a darkly alluring look, dressed in a custom floor-length burgundy gown by Gucci. — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 8 Nov. 2026

Sculptural silver jewelry, leopard print accents, a floor-length (of course) black satin robe… the contents of her Rimowa are unsurprisingly glamorous, proving that a capsule closet needn’t be boring. — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 6 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