floor-length

adjective

ˈflȯr-ˌleŋ(k)th How to pronounce floor-length (audio)
-ˌlen(t)th
: reaching to the floor
a floor-length gown

Examples of floor-length in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The flowers, which were pink, purple and yellow, covered the floor-length dress. Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 8 June 2024 If a floor-length gown isn't your speed, the options below are perfect for the occasion. Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2024 Julia arrives wearing a gorgeous crop top, a floor-length skirt with a ruffled slit all the way up the leg, and a pair of battered cowboy boots. Brian Moylan, Vulture, 10 Jan. 2024 Jada's mother opted for a denim look like her grandson and wore a floor-length dark wash denim dress with a chunky gold necklace, thick hoop earrings, and an intricate bracelet. Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 31 May 2024 The floor-length column dress featured a v-neck detail and intricate beaded embellishments. Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024 The casual fit of this dress is suited for everything from running errands to taking in the sights of a new city, and the floor-length cut is even long enough to be worn on travel days, keeping you cool and comfy. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2024 The model radiated in a floor-length white gown by Thom Browne. Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024 After removing the dress to reveal an asymmetrical floor-length black number, the pop star unveiled a hot pink dress underneath. Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of floor-length was in 1939

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“Floor-length.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/floor-length. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.

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