variants or king-sized
1
: longer than the regular or standard size
a king-size cigarette
2
: unusually large
3
US, of a bed : having dimensions of approximately 76 by 80 inches (about 1.9 by 2.0 meters)
also : of a size that fits a king-size bed
king-size sheets
compare full-size, queen-size, twin-size

Examples of king-size in a Sentence

built a king-size mansion with the money he had made in the stock market the king-size snake known as the anaconda
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The cabin isn’t exactly spacious—it’s designed for two—but Mammoth Overland has managed to fit a king-size mattress in there. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 19 Dec. 2024 Rich textiles give the room a cozy yet modern feel, while the king-size bed provides a comfortable night’s sleep. Ryan Smith, Travel + Leisure, 17 Dec. 2024 Inside, apart from the heated king-size bed, hypoallergenic and fire-resistant wool, and a heater rated for a 600-sq-ft (56-sq-m) cabin, is a 21-gallon fresh-water tank with heated lines. New Atlas, 17 Dec. 2024 Three-Piece Linen Duvet Cover Set $48 $25 at Walmart Sleep comfortably in this king-size linen and cotton blend set complete with a duvet and two pillow shams. Kelsey Fredricks, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for king-size 

Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of king-size was in 1909

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“King-size.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/king-size. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

king-size

adjective
ˈkiŋ-ˌsīz
variants or king-sized
-ˌsīzd
1
: unusually long or large
2
: having a size of 76 inches by 80 inches (about 1.9 meters by 2.0 meters)
a king-size bed

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