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 finishing touch on Lopez’s gala style was her floor-length, halter-neck floral gown by Roberto Cavalli. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025 The black, floor-length dress featured a high-neck and drop waist, a thick ribbon tied into a bow separating its pleated top from its skirt featuring slightly larger pleats. Bailey Richards, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025 The illustrations from 90 years ago feature various elegant gowns and outfits, including a floor-length floral pink dress, a chic purple tweed ensemble, and a glamorous strapless green-and-copper ball gown. Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025 The custom floor-length Atelier Versace gown was made navy crepe de chine, and featured a damier motif that was embroidered with black silk thread. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 29 Aug. 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 9 Sep. 2025.

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