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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Procrastination seems the wrong way to describe stories that connect intricately to each other and would seem to involve more forethought and plotting than a full-length novel. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026 Some lamented the format—essentially a full-length rendition of the LP, nothing more; venues were downsized as excitement (and prurient interest in the album’s salacious subject matter) began to dull. — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 30 Oct. 2026 Along with storing full-length pasta, these slim containers can be used to store ingredients and dry goods like sugar, coffee beans, or bags of loose-leaf tea on the countertop in style. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2026 Mercury Studios announced Wednesday that the full-length film version and soundtrack of Back to the Beginning will be available in digital and physical forms on December 11, including 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, CD, and vinyl. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 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 4 Nov. 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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