tea-length

[ tee-lengkth‐-length ]

adjective

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of tea-length¹

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

Example Sentences

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

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

From Los Angeles Times

But when my mother, sister and I arrived at our first appointment, we were met with a mob of tulle and sparkle, sweetheart necklines and tea-length hems, and white, white, white.

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Los Angeles Times