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

Recent Examples on the Web Among the photographs is a lovely, formal picture of a demure Frida, swathed in a handsome rebozo, a common woven shawl, and wearing a nearly floor-length tiered dress. Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2024 The dress, a design from Matthew M. Williams for Givenchy’s spring 2024 collection, featured a sleek, floor-length silhouette, showcasing its tailored construction. Ty Gaskins, WWD, 12 July 2024 The actor and singer, who was dressed in a floor-length black gown, posed for photographer while cradling her bump. Gina Vivinetto, NBC News, 5 July 2024 The body-hugging floor-length skirt flaunted her curves. Luke Chinman, Peoplemag, 6 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for floor-length 

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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 26 Jul. 2024.

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