"cocktail length" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} cocktail length (uncountable)
  1. The length of a cocktail dress, typically around knee length. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-cocktail_length-en-noun-oYcMF2Uf Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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