A descriptor for garments like skirts, dresses, coats, or trousers that reach down to the wearer's ankles or the floor. In pattern drafting and retail, it distinguishes a piece from cropped, tea-length, or knee-length variations. The exact measurement depends on the wearer's height and the intended style of the hemline.
Heard on the job
We need to hem this full-length gown so it stops exactly one inch above the floor.