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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Capris are in their comeback era, offering the perfect in-between option for when full-length pants feel too heavy and shorts don’t quite fit the vibe. Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026 The full-length is now up to 47 frames somewhere on the 100-space roster. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 Over the past five years, Alexis Robbins has been workshopping a full-length dance piece based on the album that has remained obscure and elusive to all but a handful of people in Rhode Island. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2026 First class will see suites arranged in a 1-1-1 configuration across the cabin, each featuring an 80-inch flat bed and separate armchair, plus a full-length wardrobe. Jake McGowan, CNN Money, 19 June 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 27 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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