full-length
Americanadjective
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of standard or customary length.
a full-length movie.
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showing or accommodating the full length or height of the human body.
a full-length mirror.
noun
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extending to or showing the complete length
a full-length mirror
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of the original length; not abridged
Etymology
Origin of full-length
First recorded in 1700–10
Example Sentences
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A full-length YouTube special premiered on Thursday, which has already been viewed more than two million times, and it will be on Netflix from 30 September before a full series airs in 2027.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
When the team examined red blood cells, people who were AnWj positive produced the full-length Mal protein on their cells, while it was missing from AnWj negative cells.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2026
If you asked a woman in the early 20th century to play tennis, she’d put on a full-length skirt, corset, blouson-sleeved shirt and wide-brimmed hat and tell you she’s ready.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
And as each of their five full-length albums replaced their previous as my new favorite record, I’ve been consistently surprised that more people aren’t constantly talking about this band and how amazing they are.
From Salon ● Aug. 21, 2026
The creature standing before me in the full-length mirror has come from another world.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
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