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tea-length

American

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

adjective

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

Etymology

Origin of tea-length

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

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The couple made their entrance — arm in arm — with Sonenshein in a tea-length, corseted gown and Vahle in a bespoke suit the shade of a Liguria olive.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 28, 2026

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

Wolfishness becomes the book’s euphemism for depression, and though Vanessa is drawn as a human girl, Virginia appears as the silhouette of a wolf in a tea-length dress.

From Slate ● Jul. 3, 2020

Add sizzle to an asymmetrical or tea-length dress with this sequin-laden slip-on in vivid fuchsia.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 9, 2018

His black tux with a light-blue vest and tie match the strapless tea-length gown I have on.

From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas

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