floor-length
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of floor-length
First recorded in 1935–40
Example Sentences
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Fans came dressed in witches' hats and green makeup, while others channelled their inner Glinda in sparkly floor length gowns.
From BBC • Nov. 10, 2025
There hadn’t been a huge amount of detail in the picture, but it looked as if not much could go wrong: vivid stripes, floor length, simple shirt-shaped top.
From The Guardian • Mar. 15, 2019
“And if not, this maxi” — a floor length, flowy black dress emblazoned with tropical blossoms.
From New York Times • Oct. 12, 2018
One archetypal medieval gown in deep ultramarine velvet had structured straps diagonally across the bust, leading the eye down to floor length slit sleeves — styles worn by queens in court.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 5, 2017
“So, what’s typical these days? When I was in high school, everyone wore floor length, but I hear that’s not a thing anymore.”
From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli
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