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

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Songs of a Lost World marked the legendary act’s first full-length record in 16 years. Sophie Williams, Billboard, 1 Oct. 2025 Amal, however, does not mind opting for full-length looks when appropriate and even wore a near-ankle-length dress before hitting the red carpet at the festival. Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025 Nope… all that stuff is getting a return airing in the full-length shows on this tour, after all. Chris Willman, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025 Those elements all appear in the full-length feature film, which arrived in theaters Friday. Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 28 Sep. 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 3 Oct. 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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