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

Inigo San Felix / National Geographic Using measuring tape, scientists found that the coral colony spans about 111 feet wide, 104 feet long and 18 feet high — large enough to fit two full-size basketball courts side by side and longer than the world’s largest animal, the blue whale. —Peter Guo, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024

This luxurious set helps the recipient achieve just that with three full-size products of Valmont’s best-sellers. —Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024

State of play: Construction is underway on the company's 25th Minnesota club, a full-size facility in Rosemount that will open in early 2025. —Nick Halter, Axios, 3 Nov. 2024

Especially considering the form factor disadvantage, the Ally X performed well when put among these full-size laptops. —Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 2 Nov. 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