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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For the occasion, Jenner wore a floor-length orange gown with triangular cutouts below her bust and across her waist. Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026 Think floor-length minks sourced on eBay for a steal, paired with sleek, sculpting ski suits, or cozy cashmere layers. Mecca Pryor, Essence, 8 Jan. 2026 Her white tulle floor-length cape included silver floral appliqués by Alberta Ferretti. Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 4 Jan. 2026 Yeoh’s floor-length gown boasted an empire-style waist and cape-like sleeves that cascaded from her shoulders. Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 3 Jan. 2026 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 22 Jan. 2026.

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