1
: showing or adapted to the entire length especially of the human figure
a full-length mirror
a full-length dress
2
: having a length as great as that which is normal or standard for one of its kind
a full-length play
3
: reaching to the end of the legs or arms
a full-length dress/skirt
a dress with full-length sleeves

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Dozens of songs from the full-length appeared on the list, powered by staggering streaming numbers. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025 The 26-year-old singer-songwriter began writing music at the age of 12 and is now preparing to release her debut full-length album. Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 June 2025 The collection is the second full-length from the group, which formed in Atlanta more than a decade ago. Kevin Rutherford, Billboard, 6 June 2025 The Uncommon James founder shared a mirror selfie as well as a full-length shot of her outfit. Catherine Santino, People.com, 6 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for full-length

Word History

First Known Use

1732, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of full-length was in 1732

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“Full-length.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full-length. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

full-length

adjective
-ˈleŋ(k)th
1
: made to fit the full length of the human figure
a full-length dress
2
: having a length that is normal for one of its kind
a full-length play
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