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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This year’s Haunt nights will feature three new scare areas, themed menu items and a new full-length production, according to a press release. — Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026 Jentleson may need another full-length book to develop this proposal. — Isaac Arnsdorf, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2026 As the two transatlantic players build buzz in time for October launch, the full-length featuring Dominic West, Sienna Miller and an ensemble cast can now be watched above. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026 Fans can learn more about Daisy in the full-length novel, Meet Daisy Davenport, written by best-selling author Megan Wagner Lloyd. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 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 25 Sep. 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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