variants or king-sized
Synonyms of king-sizenext
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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Outside, your deck includes a king-size lounger on wheels that can be rolled beneath a roof for shade or into the open at night as a star bed. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 June 2026 Escalating to the last defensive resort, Mammoth tacks on long-range rifle storage above both sides of the king-size bed for immediate access. New Atlas, 9 June 2026 The Stargazer is ideal for couples, with a private bathroom, a deck, and a wood-burning stove, plus a window over the king-size bed for optimal viewing. Erinne Magee, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026 The suites have a roomy living area with a queen-size sleeper sofa, two bathrooms (including one with a soaking tub), a separate bedroom with a king-size bed, and a terrace big enough for the whole family. Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 27 May 2026 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 25 Jun. 2026.

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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