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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Schoenbrun’s third major full-length release has received mixed reviews from professional critics and reactions from casual cinema-goers along the lines of “what the hell is this?”
From Salon ● Aug. 27, 2026
With their debut full-length self-titled album released Friday, the same day as their first Hollywood Bowl appearance supporting Al Green, this moment was not handed to them on a silver platter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
The black full-length coat with wool fringe was designed for Bardot by Jean Bouquin in the 1960s, during the peak of the actress's success.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
As he stood in his traditional full-length black robe outside his church, a man paused to clear his nose next to him.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
There was a full-length mirror on the door, and when I saw myself, I realized I wasn’t plain old John Conlan anymore.
From "The Pigman" by Paul Zindel
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