king-size

adjective

ˈkiŋ-ˌsīz 

variants or king-sized

ˈkiŋ-ˌsīzd 

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

Synonyms

• astronomical
• astronomic
• Brobdingnagian
• bumper
• colossal
• cosmic
• cosmical
• cyclopean
• elephantine
• enormous
• galactic
• gargantuan
• giant
• gigantesque
• gigantic
• grand
• herculean
• heroic
• heroical
• Himalayan
• huge
• humongous
• humungous
• immense
• jumbo
• leviathan
• mammoth
• massive
• mega
• mighty
• monster
• monstrous
• monumental
• mountainous
• oceanic
• pharaonic
• planetary
• prodigious
• super
• super-duper
• supersize
• supersized
• titanic
• tremendous
• vast
• vasty
• walloping
• whacking
• whopping

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Lydia Kessinger and her now-husband Alex were attempting to transport a king-size mattress to their new home by having Lydia lie on top of it in the truck bed to keep it from flying away when the incident happened. —Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 7 June 2024

Turning up the dial on romantic allure with each amenity, eight of the 10 extravagant rooms and suites offer a king-size bed, electric fireplace and jetted tub. —Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 11 Feb. 2024

The Murphy bedroom is on the main level, but the other three king-size bedrooms, and their en-suite bathrooms, are upstairs, allowing those with earlier bedtimes to get some shut-eye if the party continues. —Lydia Mansel, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2024

Models with large drum capacities (4 cubic feet and up) can wash king-size bedsheets and thick comforters without issue. —Nor'adila Hepburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2024

All suites have king-size beds (that can be split into two twins) and high-end amenities including Dyson hair dryers. —Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2024

Reese's Medals are available now nationwide for a limited time in snack, standard, and king-size packages. —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2024

The Stargazer is ideal for couples, with a private bathroom, deck, wood-burning stove, and a window over the king-size bed for optimal viewing. —Erinne Magee, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024

Our list has picks for a range of budgets and a variety of sizes, from cribs to king-size beds. —Kelsey Kunik, Parents, 10 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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