How to Use length in a Sentence

length

noun
  • The length of the table is six feet, and its width is three feet.
  • These pins are available in one- and two-inch lengths.
  • They were two car lengths behind us.
  • The adult animals reach a maximum length of two meters.
  • Your essay should be no more than 250 words in length.
  • The date of the race and the length of it has yet to be determined.
    Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 15 Feb. 2025
  • In 2023, Greece plans to triple the length of a steel border wall.
    Derek Gatopoulos, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Dec. 2022
  • Núñez’s snakes can reach just over 1.5 feet in length, the study said.
    Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 12 July 2024
  • How to dress as a kicker in the @NFL per @nflcommish to avoid a $5k pant length fine.
    Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2022
  • Also, stick around for the whole length of the credits.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
  • The tang runs the full length of the handle, but is skeletonized for lighter weight.
    T. Edward Nickens, Field & Stream, 5 Oct. 2023
  • The fit is relaxed, with a cut that hits at low-hip length.
    Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2023
  • The length of the Malibu Pier was the perfect visual for him.
    Brenda Aréchiga, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2022
  • The statistics on height, length, speed and year opened come from the RCDB.
    Forrest Brown, CNN, 30 Apr. 2023
  • During the late 40s and early 50s, prints and knee-length skirts were all the rage.
    Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 17 Apr. 2022
  • The colt’s lone victory came by 7.5 lengths at the Fair Grounds on Dec. 3.
    Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, 7 June 2023
  • Cut a length of ribbon and hot glue it to the back of the frame to create a hanger.
    Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 9 Aug. 2023
  • The average length of a game has grown by more than a half-hour in the past 50 years.
    USA Today, 28 Mar. 2023
  • The trio go to great lengths the entire episode to mess with Wilson.
    Marianne Garvey, CNN, 6 Feb. 2024
  • The length of the dress is adjustable thanks to the straps, which provide a more custom fit.
    Sarah Byron, Peoplemag, 18 Mar. 2023
  • Stylish flared cut is available in both full and cropped lengths.
    Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 6 Feb. 2024
  • Some were of short length, while others were very long.
    Katherine Loren, Journal Sentinel, 23 July 2024
  • To find the maximum size, add the height, length, and depth of the bag together.
    Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024
  • The cropped length means the shirt fits just above your waistline, and the heavyweight fabric makes the shirt durable.
    Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 23 May 2025
  • The lack of prep time was more than made up for by the length of the shoot, which ran for a month in September 2021.
    Adam B. Vary, Variety, 29 Jan. 2023
  • The transparent knee-length look is made of polyurethane and has a striped pink snap front.
    Nicole Charky-Chami, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Sep. 2022
  • The 25-inch length lands above the ankle, and the pants feature a wider waistband that doesn’t slip down.
    Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2025
  • Monthly slip rentals depend on the length of the slip or the boat’s hull, whichever is longer.
    Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Jan. 2024
  • Last year, Goss said the FAA revised its guidelines, shortening the length of the runway to 6,001 feet.
    Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
  • Such is the case with this linen-and-cotton matching set, which includes a sleeveless top and wide-leg pants, both in cropped lengths.
    Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 15 June 2025

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