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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Bridal suites and a kitchen at AJ Barn The new AJ Barn features a large event space, two bridal suites, a kitchen, a sound system and optional open-air, full-length windows that wrap around the main room to allow guests to utilize the lawn outside. Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026 Schumer also shared a full-length version of the photo on her Instagram Stories. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 2 Sep. 2026 That was a full-length movie filmed in 2004 when the Red Sox were breaking their storied curse, and included Johnny Damon and other players in cameos. Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026 His full-length album A Little Brains, A Little Talent, featuring duet partners Patti LuPone, Bernadette Peters, Tituss Burgess, Sean Hayes, and Josh Gad, earned his first Grammy nomination. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026 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 7 Sep. 2026.

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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