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

Examples of full-length in a Sentence

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Octo Octa is back with her first solo full-length in seven years. Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 4 Mar. 2026 Each of the nine rich tales has enough character detail and intrigue to fill a full-length novel. Chris Hewitt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026 Their most recent full-length album, Born Pink, arrived in 2022. Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2026 Instead of a full-length coat, reach for a cropped silhouette that hits just above the waistband of your jeans. Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 27 Feb. 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 10 Mar. 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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