full-length

adjective

ˈfu̇l-ˌleŋ(k)th 

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Unlike many of his Latin pop predecessors, who released songs in English in hopes of broadening their audience, the singer has not recorded any full-length English material across his six studio albums. —Edward Segarra, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026

With only a yearlong runway—too short to expect a composer to take on a full-length project—the plan was to divide the opera into 10 parts, each assigned to a different composer. —Laura Regensdorf, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2026

This full-length mirror from Latitude Run is over 5 feet tall, yet under $100—a total steal in my book. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026

Union wore a full-length gray coat and a neutral heeled boot. —Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1732, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for full-length

• length
• strength

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