full-size

adjective

ˈfu̇l-ˌsīz 

1

: having the usual or normal size of its kind

a full-size keyboard

2

US, of a bed : having the dimensions 54 by 75 inches (about 1.4 by 1.9 meters)

also : of a size to fit a full-size bed

full-size sheets

compare king-size, queen-size, twin-size

3

US, of a vehicle : relatively large in size

especially, of a sedan : having four doors and seating for up to six

Not too long ago, everyone, and we mean everyone, from Elvis to your Aunt Bea drove a big, powerful full-size American car. …

—Scott Oldham

Examples of full-size in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Inspired by conversations with local historians, All Change brought history to life with large-scale set pieces, including a working, full-size replica of the 1825 Locomotion locomotive. —Carlton Reid, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025

This half-round balcony folding table offers a spot to enjoy drinks and food on the deck, even when there isn’t enough room for a full-size table. —Ali Faccenda, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025

The keycaps on this full-size 110-key board are made from ABS, while the frame is all aluminum. —New Atlas, 1 Apr. 2025

From 1960 through 1968, the full-size Pontiac offered eight-bolt, finned wheels that helped cool the brake drums. —David Krumboltz, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1772, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for full-size

• advise
• applies
• apprise
• arise
• assize
• baptize
• belies
• bitwise
• capsize
• chastise
• chordwise
• clockwise

Kids Definition

full-size

adjective

ˈfu̇l-ˌsīz

1

: having the usual or normal size of its kind

2

: having a size of 54 inches by 75 inches (about 1.4 meters by 1.9 meters)

a full-size bed