Full-length
(adjective)
- Measuring the complete length from end to end.
- Being the length of an object, typically a garment, from the top to the bottom.
- Being the length of a film, play, or book that is intended to be shown or performed in its entirety.
Origin:
The word is formed from the word "full" meaning complete or entire and "length" meaning the measurement from end to end.
Examples:
- The dress was full-length and reached the floor.
- The full-length movie was three hours long.
- This is a full-length play with three acts.
- He wore a full-length overcoat to protect himself from the cold.
- The full-length mirror was located in the dressing room.