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 Sky Rooftop Villa takes this concept to the next level, with five generous bedrooms (four with king-size beds, one with two queen beds) extending off one long hallway. Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2025 Two original marble fireplaces add some charm, and the primary fits a king-size bed. Clio Chang, Curbed, 28 Jan. 2025 Choose your own adventure between the king-size pool or on-site pond located on the property's 23 acres, or breathe in some fresh mountain air along the tangle of trails that are situated just a stone's throw away. Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 23 Jan. 2025 It’s carpeted, with angled ceilings and space for a king-size bed. Angela Serratore, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025 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 5 Feb. 2025.

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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