floor-length

American  

[flawr-lengkth, -length, flohr-] / ˈflɔrˌlɛŋkθ, -ˌlɛŋθ, ˈfloʊr- /

adjective

1. extending to the floor.

   a floor-length skirt.

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Etymology

Origin of floor-length

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

But after Nawat called for security to intervene, the besashed Bosch staged a walkout flanked by Miss Iraq, who wore a bejewelled floor-length robe.

From Barron's

She wore the honey-coloured, floor-length coat with the collar turned up, while flashes of its signature lining were visible underneath.

From BBC

She designed all kinds of pieces, from striped vests and floor-length dresses to lightweight pants and winter coats.

From Los Angeles Times

I wore a grass-green, floor-length dress.

From Los Angeles Times

I wore a lace, Champagne-colored floor-length dress.

From Los Angeles Times