floor-length
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of floor-length
First recorded in 1935–40
Example Sentences
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Between evening events, she races down multiple decks for outfit changes, going from floor-length gowns and sparkly suits for hosting gigs to custom-made jerseys for dancing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
This week, the leader of our second-most-popular political party could be unseated in an election by a man who wears a floor-length cape and a bin over his head.
From Slate ● Aug. 12, 2026
Emma Stone, in Byrne's category for "Bugonia," rocked a shimmering white Louis Vuitton floor-length gown with cap sleeves.
From Barron's ● Mar. 15, 2026
She wore the honey-coloured, floor-length coat with the collar turned up, while flashes of its signature lining were visible underneath.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2025
This morning, she left the house in a floor-length black satin skirt and matching bolero jacket with a frilly white poet’s shirt.
From "The Fourteenth Goldfish" by Jennifer L. Holm
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