knee-length

adjective

of clothing
: reaching to the knees
a knee-length skirt
knee-length socks

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For men, Mishal carries kurta pajamas, a knee-length tunic outfit, along with embellished waistcoats to elevate the look. Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026 Her replacement outfit was an Alber Elbaz Lanvin pleated knee-length—black and funerary, like the Balenciaga, but much more forgiving. Han Ong, New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2026 The fit-and-flare silhouette, delicate eyelet pattern, and modest cap sleeves give it that timeless Easter Sunday look, while the knee-length cut keeps it polished and appropriate for everything from brunch to church. Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026 From knee-length dresses and skirts to longer tops that mimicked the drop-waist effect, the through line was impossible to miss. Amanda Le, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for knee-length

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“Knee-length.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knee-length. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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