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

Emma Stone, in Byrne's category for "Bugonia," rocked a shimmering white Louis Vuitton floor-length gown with cap sleeves.

From Barron's

There is no more fitting place to wear the SS26 Dries beige tuxedo jacket with heather gray capri sweats and pink satin boxing boots, no better audience for the floor-length striped sheer gown worn with satin sneakers — because even though no one will bat an eye, you trust that your contribution has been clocked and appreciated.

From Los Angeles Times

Her yellow, floor-length gown was in keeping with her classic sophisticated and elegant red carpet style.

From BBC

She was dressed, like her sisters, in a floor-length gown.

From Literature

Older teens and adult women wore floor-length dresses.

From Literature