floor-length

adjective

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

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The drop-waist skirt of the floor-length dress featured a bevy of feathery adornments, adding textural juxtaposition as well as a 1920s vibe to the garment. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2025 Hilton, who shares her two children with husband Carter Reum, matched her daughter wearing a silver sparkly floor-length gown. Hannah Sacks, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025 The floor-length number hugged her famous curves, delivering a head-turning silhouette. Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 4 Apr. 2025 David and his sons looked dashing in their classic black tuxes, while Victoria, Harper, Romeo's girlfriend Kim Turnbull and Cruz's girlfriend Jackie Apostel all wore sophisticated floor-length gowns. Nicholas Rice, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for floor-length

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 Apr. 2025.

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