knee-length

adjective

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

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These go best with light blue jeans, linen pants, Bermuda shorts, or a brown knee-length skirt. Alex Sales, Glamour, 14 July 2026 On July 8, Lawrence stepped out in a pair of white, knee-length Bermuda shorts that looked less like something borrowed from a dad’s closet and more like the easiest summer uniform. Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 10 July 2026 This knee-length dress is just right for styling a quick outfit with sandals and a sun hat on the hottest days of summer. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 7 July 2026 The corset features a peplum and off-the-shoulder silhouette, while the pleated skirt featured an A-line, knee-length design. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 23 June 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 17 Jul. 2026.

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