US, of a bed : having dimensions of approximately 60 by 80 inches (about 1.5 by 2.0 meters)
also : of a size that fits a queen-size bed
a queen-size sheet
compare full-size, king-size, twin-size

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Discounts vary depending on the size and color, but the best deal is on the queen-size set in dark gray for just $15. Toni Sutton, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024 Angela's wish: For Marland: a queen-size bed and bedding; a desk and bookcase. John Johnston, The Enquirer, 20 Dec. 2024 The Rooms Each of the eight cabins on the island has a suite-style layout, including a queen-size bed and a queen sleeper sofa. Tomeka Jones, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2024 The floor offers a nearly queen-size width of 57 inches (145 cm) and an oversized length of 106 inches (269 cm) thanks to the lack of a galley or interior cabinetry. New Atlas, 11 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for queen-size 

Word History

First Known Use

1959, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of queen-size was in 1959

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“Queen-size.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/queen-size. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.

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queen-size

adjective
ˈkwēn-ˌsīz
: having a size of about 60 inches by 80 inches (about 1.5 by 1.9 meters)
a queen-size bed
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