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

Recent Examples on the Web These tents have a viewing window placed directly above the king-size bed, allowing guests to gaze at the stars from the comfort of their accommodation. Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024 Other reviewers mentioned that the totes even fit their king-size comforter sets. Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 12 Feb. 2024 Each of the five bedrooms has a king-size bed covered in a faux-fur throw and pillows, with a single large-format vintage photo commemorating Sheldon’s glory days hanging on the wall. Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 3 Feb. 2024 All rooms are outfitted with air conditioning and feature one king-size bed, and the townhouse and deluxe include a concrete soaking tub. Catherine Tansey, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2024 The twin-size blanket can also accommodate extra long beds, measuring 94 by 66 inches, and the king-size blanket is a large 108 by 92 inches. Andie Kanaras, Peoplemag, 11 Jan. 2024 The primary suite, off the living area, includes a bedroom with room for a king-size bed; a separate sitting room; a large walk-in closet; two sets of glass doors that open to Juliet balconies; and a bathroom with a walk-in shower. Angela Serratore, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2024 The top suite is the Presidential Suite, with a king-size bed, living-dining room, and one-and-a-half baths, coming in at 883 square feet. Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 24 Dec. 2023 There’s a gym, a spa, king-size beds, a large heatable indoor pool, two outdoor pools, and terraces with views over the Bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius. Ann Abel, Robb Report, 19 Dec. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 19 Mar. 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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