knee-length
Britishadjective
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Many men wear the traditional knee-length kurtas for special occasions while flowing saris remain the most popular for women.
From Barron's ● Nov. 16, 2025
After spotting the moss green, knee-length frock with matching bolero jacket in the window of her local J.J.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 14, 2025
The former flight attendant arrived at Negombo Magistrate's Court on Friday wearing a white knee-length dress, her long hair parted to the side.
From BBC ● May 30, 2025
Rich, also 47, in knee-length shorts and socks, blemish-free Nike Cortezes and a black Atrevida tank top, looked like a defensive lineman ready to kick it at the beach.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2024
She looked elegant in a knee-length tan dress.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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