tea-length

American  

[tee-lengkth, ‐-length] / ˈtiˌlɛŋkθ, ‐ˌlɛŋθ /

adjective

1. (of a dress or skirt) falling below the knee and above the ankle, typically three to four inches above the ankle.

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Etymology

Origin of tea-length

tea (gown) ( def. ) + length ( def. )

Example Sentences

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tea-length

As I planned my wedding, I knew that I didn’t want a sweetheart neckline or a tea-length hem.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 12, 2024

Would she go for his sensible black-and-white tea-length stripe dress with feathers at the hem?

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 11, 2022

“We did. We do,” Lee wrote, captioning a series of photos from the ceremony, including one of herself in a sequined, short-sleeve, tea-length dress.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2021

On Chilling Adventures, Sabrina’s tea-length crinoline dress plays a vital role, while her wardrobe of sweaters and pedal pusher pants assist in the creation of an old-school vibe.

From Slate ● Nov. 21, 2018

She wears a light yellow tea-length dress with gold sandals and her hair loose around her shoulders.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy