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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People are flying across the country to see filmmaker Christopher Nolan’s epic fantasy blockbuster “The Odyssey,” the first full-length movie shot only with Imax cameras.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026
“Before this year ends, Grok Imagine will make a full-length movie of The Odyssey that is historically accurate and true to the art of Homer,” he said.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
In November last year, Alexander announced her preference was for a full-length runway.
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026
Instead of accepting that offer, Roy suggested they use the proposed budget allocated to partially fund a full-length feature film.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 15, 2026
On this year’s Day of the Dead, I’m staring at myself in a full-length mirror and trying not to think about the terrible graveyard celebrations of my childhood.
From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau
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