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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The photo, which was taken near a full-length mirror, included her body from her head to about mid-thigh. Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 1 Jan. 2026 Gossett, at just 26, has played major sets at Stagecoach and ACL Fest, saw his fan base grow exponentially, and dropped his debut full-length album, Westward, via his label home Big Loud Texas. Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 31 Dec. 2025 Secret Santa caps a busy year for Chance the Rapper, following the August premiere of his new album Star Line, his first full-length in six years, and an accompanying tour. Alex Suskind, Pitchfork, 25 Dec. 2025 Generic Shearling-Lined Puffer Coat This full-length puffer coat has a head-to-toe shearling lining for ultimate comfort and coziness. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for full-length

Word History

First Known Use

1732, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 7 Jan. 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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