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

However, this corporate partnership is expected to conclude in August 2026, creating need for the new, full-size Ulta store. —Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Dec. 2025

This duo features a full-size and a mini, travel-friendly bottle of the brand’s most popular EDP, which rocks notes of fresh orange blossom, sugary vanilla, and delectable marshmallow. —Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 14 Dec. 2025

This doublewide chair sits low to the ground for ultimate lounging, with a sturdy steel frame that easily handles two full-size adults (plus a dog). —Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2025

Next-gen mobility EngineAI’s T800 is a full-size humanoid robot designed for high mobility, endurance, and versatile task performance. —Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 8 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1772, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for full-size

• advise
• applies
• apprise
• arise
• assize
• baptize
• belies
• bitwise
• capsize
• chastise
• chordwise
• clockwise

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