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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Bloodline, his full-length debut, follows a series of EPs and represents his most direct reckoning with his backstory in song. Hannah Jocelyn, Pitchfork, 14 Jan. 2026 The full-length will come out on March 13. Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 14 Jan. 2026 Rounding out the cabin details are color-matching carbon-fiber trim and a full-length glass sunroof. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 Jan. 2026 Harrison often prefers a full-length mirror with as slim a frame as possible (see her CB2 pick above), and the bobbin edge on this West Elm option gives it enough subtle texture to stand out against a blank wall. Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 12 Jan. 2026 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 17 Jan. 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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