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 The manse also hosts a locker room, a trophy room, and a full-size basketball court painted with the names of Jordan and his children, Marcus, Jeffrey, and Jasmine. Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 19 Sep. 2024 Available in ivory, flamingo and marble colorways, the Flow Lite is one of the most compact low-profile keyboards and is available in a choice of an 84-key compact version or a 100-key full-size model with a numpad for entering figures. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024 The suburban family’s other choice was the full-size van—a big, boxy transport or utility vehicle. Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 18 Sep. 2024 What You’re Left With: The full-size products—which have star appeal and lasting power—include Charlotte Tilbury’s TikTok-famous Pinkgasm Wand. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for full-size 

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Word History

First Known Use

1772, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of full-size was in 1772

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“Full-size.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full-size. Accessed 30 Sep. 2024.

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
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