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feature-length

American  
[fee-cher-length] / ˈfi tʃərˈlɛŋθ /

adjective

  1. long enough to be made a feature; of full length.

    a feature-length story; a feature-length film.


feature-length British  

adjective

  1. (of a film or programme) similar in extent to a feature although not classed as such

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of feature-length

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

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Television: A 9-year-old Jack Russell terrier named Soccer has attracted a large following; now, he’s starring in his first feature-length adventure.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

AI models can be unpredictable, and a feature-length film can’t have scenes that look completely different from one moment to the next.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

It’s available on Pluto TV’s lineup as well, along with its feature-length prequel “The Plan.”

From Salon • May 5, 2026

The feature-length documentary will give "unprecedented access" to Duffy, looking back at her childhood, meteoric rise to fame, the attack and aftermath.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Jailbroken marks the feature-length debut for the director.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

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