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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Press Play follows the 2025 release of LISA’S debut solo full-length, Alter Ego, and arrives just in time for the Thai singer’s upcoming Vegas residency that kicks off in November. — Kyle Denis, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2026 Their first full-length special in a couple of years is Eyes Down Here, the debut hour from New York stand-up Chloe Radcliffe, which released on the Comedy Central Stand-Up YouTube Channel on Tuesday, October 27th. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2026 Dummy’s third full-length release tasks itself with offering an affirmation of life, spelled out in no uncertain terms through the thwack of DnB drumlines, abrasive distortion, and incisive songwriting. — Sue Park, Pitchfork, 22 Oct. 2026 That tradition was most recently carried on with Dillagence II, Busta Rhymes and Dilla’s first full-length studio collaboration in an official capacity. — Preezy Brown, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 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 27 Oct. 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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