floor-length

adjective

ˈflȯr-ˌleŋ(k)th How to pronounce floor-length (audio)
-ˌlen(t)th
: reaching to the floor
a floor-length gown

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Robbie's custom Chanel creation included a corseted bodice and a floor-length velvet skirt embellished with feathers and silk petals, which was draped over ivory silk faille. Hannah Malach, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026 The gown was paired with a textured, floor-length shawl that further enhanced the overall aesthetic luxury of the look. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026 On Tuesday night, New York City’s color-loving partygoers braved the fierce cold, emerging from cars on Gansevoort Street clad in floor-length sequin gowns and a kaleidoscope of prints, stepping over three-foot snow pileups to enter the museum. Gaby Keiderling, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2026 Taylor made a striking appearance in a full lace skirt paired with a matching top, accessorized with a silver crown and a chunky silver bowtie resting on her chest, layered beneath a floor-length black blazer with gold detailing. Mecca Pryor, Essence, 26 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 10 Feb. 2026.

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