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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Mumford & Sons’ last full-length effort arrived in the form of Rushmere, which arrived March 28. Sophie Williams, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025 The project — Australian singer and multi-instrumentalist Kevin Parker’s first full-length in five years — becomes the artist’s third top five album. Thania Garcia, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025 Next Saturday in Copenhagen, Alexei Ratmansky is unveiling a full-length ballet to the 70-minute work (plus intermission). Genevieve Marks, Air Mail, 25 Oct. 2025 Read on for a list of top markdowns, featuring standout picks like a sleek propane fire pit, an ultra-plush swivel chair, and an elegant full-length mirror. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 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 5 Nov. 2025.

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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