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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Toy Story was a massive success and was Pixar’s first full-length film, helping define what made the studio’s films so special. Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025 The Cure have announced the release date for The Show of a Lost World concert film, a full-length live performance featuring all the songs from the band’s most recent studio album, 2024’s Songs of a Lost World. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 3 Nov. 2025 On the performance front, the LeBron 23 is the first sneaker from James’ line to feature a full-length ZoomX drop-in midsole. Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025 The show’s biggest breakout star, Finn Wolfhard, also found success with his band Calpurnia and as a solo artist, releasing his debut full-length Happy Birthday this year. Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 30 Oct. 2025 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 9 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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