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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Originally performed as part of ‘The Shape of the Night’, a full-length immersive experience exploring the world of dreams and nightmares created by Overlook veteran group All Of Them Witches (AOTW). William Earl, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026 There were many all-Black musical shorts and feature productions; two of the most noteworthy were the full-length 1929 films Hallelujah! Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026 Any full-length conversation between Tua Tagovailoa and his adolescent self would, eventually, disclose details of the dark days. Daniel Flick - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, AJC.com, 25 Mar. 2026 Fire-Toolz—whose recent production credits include No Joy’s Bugland—was previously signed to Hausu Mountain, which released her last full-length, Eternal Home, in 2021. Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 24 Mar. 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 29 Mar. 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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