knee-length
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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He wore a traditional knee-length shirt called a kurta and slippers that dramatically curl at the toes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 8, 2025
Many men wear the traditional knee-length kurtas for special occasions while flowing saris remain the most popular for women.
From Barron's • Nov. 16, 2025
The former flight attendant arrived at Negombo Magistrate's Court on Friday wearing a white knee-length dress, her long hair parted to the side.
From BBC • May 30, 2025
For locals, the major source of heat is the kanger, a pot filled with hot coal embers tucked inside their pheran, a traditional knee-length cloak.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 5, 2024
Papa-Nnukwu wore a loose print shirt and a pair of knee-length khaki shorts.
From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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