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

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Some floor-length red dresses stole the show, with unexpected detailing that turned them into pieces of art. Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025 The floor-length skirt featured a sculptural roll of padding around the waistband, creating a flared look at her hips. Rachel Raposas, People.com, 14 July 2025 The frock was nearly floor-length and was designed with hundreds of intricate beads throughout. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 11 July 2025 Macron’s floor-length gown was designed with a sleek column silhouette. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 July 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 21 Jul. 2025.

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