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

The house also has a bedroom and kitchen space, along with a full-size bathroom and a half bathroom. —Toni Sutton, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024

Other features include a newer full-size washer and dryer on the bedroom level and a primary bedroom suite with a walk-in closet, an extra-large extended shower, Annie Selke tile, and a vanity with Carrara marble. —Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 7 Dec. 2024

Valued at $487, this kit includes 13 full-size products in a vanity case with mirror. —Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024

This limited-edition piece comes with a full-size Tower 28 MakeWaves Mascara—a vegan formula that is safe for sensitive eyes, giving your lashes a boost in volume and length. —Nora Colomer, Fox News, 6 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1772, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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