variants or life-sized
: of natural size : of the size of the original
a life-size statue

Examples of life-size in a Sentence

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There's also a life-size cardboard cut-out of the legendary man around for selfies. Usa Today Network, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026 Those peppy pops of color nod to some of the property’s other fantastical details, like the life-size chess set found next to the hot tub out back. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026 Moab Giants features over 100 life-size dinosaur sculptures placed along an outdoor trail that stretches over half a mile. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026 Lego has been present at F1 races since last season, hosting in-person activities that have included functional, life-size cars and handcrafted trophies made out of bricks for podium finishers. Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for life-size

Word History

First Known Use

1813, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of life-size was in 1813

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“Life-size.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life-size. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

life-size

adjective
ˈlīf-ˈsīz
variants or life-sized
-ˈsīzd
: of natural size : having the same size as the original
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