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 tang runs the full length of the handle, but is skeletonized for lighter weight.
  — T. Edward Nickens, Field & Stream, 5 Oct. 2023
• The statistics on height, length, speed and year opened come from the RCDB.
  — Forrest Brown, CNN, 30 Apr. 2023
• The colt’s lone victory came by 7.5 lengths at the Fair Grounds on Dec. 3.
  — Mark Inabinett | [e-mail], 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 trio go to great lengths the entire episode to mess with Wilson.
  — Marianne Garvey, CNN, 6 Feb. 2024
• Stylish flared cut is available in both full and cropped lengths.
  — Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 6 Feb. 2024
• To find the maximum size, add the height, length, and depth of the bag together.
  — Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024
• 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
• The cord is a good length, but the barrel was a bit on the shorter side for people with long hair.
  — Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2023
• The sharks were six, eight and nine feet in length and were feeding on the carcass of a sea lion.
  — Julia Musto, Fox News, 15 July 2023
• These two love to support each other, and go to great lengths to do so.
  — Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 26 Apr. 2023
• The nylon strap is adjustable and has a drop length of 27 inches.
  — Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Bsn, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2023
• The length was suggested by David in response to the then-reigning length of 20 feet.
  — Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 9 Aug. 2023
• Take your four fan sheets and mark 0.6 inches along the top and bottom lengths of each sheet with a ruler.
  — New York Times, 27 July 2023
• Her nails were a medium length and filed into a soft square shape.
  — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 29 Dec. 2023
• The newborn weighed 8 lbs., 6 oz. and measured 21 inches in length.
  — Francesca Gariano, Peoplemag, 26 Jan. 2024
• The split hem and raw trim give it a touch of edge, while the midi length keeps it classic and versatile.
  — Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2023
• Second is the lug-to-lug length, which is how long the watch is from top to bottom where the strap attaches.
  — Brad Lanphear, menshealth.com, 11 May 2023
• But that has only been good enough to get them back to .500, while inching past the Twins in the AL Central by the length of a squeeze bunt.
  — Paul Hoynes, cleveland, 14 July 2023
• The state did not disclose the length of the anti-climb fence and did not respond to requests for comment.
  — Anna Giaritelli, Washington Examiner, 11 Dec. 2023
• Brenner's desire to play abroad spanned the full length of his FC Cincinnati stay.
  — The Enquirer, 29 May 2023
• To avoid nails looking too flat, try a long length with a narrower shape.
  — Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 13 Mar. 2024
• Someone will go to great lengths to convince you of something false.
  — Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2024
• With Sham in the lead in the closing stretch, Secretariat powered past to win by two and a half lengths.
  — Ryan Black, The Courier-Journal, 28 Apr. 2023
• Adding length to the east brings it into neighborhoods.
  — Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 5 June 2023

Last Updated: 3 May 2024