1
: showing or adapted to the entire length especially of the human figure
a full-length mirror
a full-length dress
2
: having a length as great as that which is normal or standard for one of its kind
a full-length play
3
: reaching to the end of the legs or arms
a full-length dress/skirt
a dress with full-length sleeves

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One of the only calendar moments the site leans into is Halloween, where thousands upon thousands of videos flood the platform, from DIY Halloween costume tutorials to full-length horror films, a YouTube spokesman tells me. Marlow Stern, Variety, 2 June 2026 While Drake’s full-length succeeded largely thanks to its popularity on websites and apps like Spotify, Apple Music and others, Arirang was an immediate bestseller. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 These wide-leg culottes offer a full-length alternative to the gauchos trend, but rest assured they’re still designed for comfort with an elastic waistband and a skirt-like fit. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026 If full-length denim feels too heavy for the season, try these barrel jeans. Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for full-length

Word History

First Known Use

1732, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of full-length was in 1732

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“Full-length.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full-length. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

full-length

adjective
-ˈleŋ(k)th
1
: made to fit the full length of the human figure
a full-length dress
2
: having a length that is normal for one of its kind
a full-length play
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