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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Julia Fox looks gorgeous in a floor-length turquoise gown with bows for The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation New York Dinner in New York City on April 21. Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026 Designed by David Koma for Blumarine, the dress featured a sheer, floor-length top layer over a solid black under-layer that fell just above Ella's knee. Emma Banks, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026 So much dust collects in the intricate nooks and crevices of small and floor-length potted plants, and a Swiffer Sweeper offers a quick and clever way to clean the leaves. Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 7 Apr. 2026 Pugh wore a dramatic, floor-length apple green gown with a sweetheart neckline. Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026 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 1 May. 2026.

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