floor-length

adjective

ˈflȯr-ˌleŋ(k)th 

-ˌlen(t)th

: reaching to the floor

a floor-length gown

Examples of floor-length in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Olivia Rodrigo originally planned to hit the stage at her inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival in August in an iconic floor-length, flowing white gown. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2026

As her stylist Molly Dickson revealed via Instagram, the floor-length silk gown is from the Roberto Cavalli archives. — Madeline Dangmann, Glamour, 28 Sep. 2026

Charli xcx Charli xcx understood the assignment (bra tops) in a semi-sheer crop top and floor-length velvet skirt Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello accessorized with Fope rings. — Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026

Jodie Woods served as a bright complement to her sister’s gold look, wearing a pink Alberta Ferretti evening gown that features a distinctive, theatrical floor-length cape detail integrated into a sleek silhouette with a high-leg slit. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for floor-length

• length
• strength