life-size

adjective

ˈlīf-ˈsīz 

variants or life-sized

ˈlīf-ˈsīzd 

: of natural size : of the size of the original

a life-size statue

Examples of life-size in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

An entire section of a barn wall has also been cut out and preserved in order to display a life-size skeleton drawing made by a young Addams. — ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026

An illustration shows the life-size bronze sculpture of dueling film critics Gene Siskel, left, and Roger Ebert that will soon be unveiled at the One Two Pru office complex near Millennium Park and The Magnificent Mile. — Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026

Fans passed under life-size World of Warcraft portals and a massive replica of Diablo’s demonic Lilith character on their way to lines of computers loaded with the game’s latest updates. — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026

Alongside it was Anna Uddenberg’s 2026 sculpture White Noise (Soft Skills), featuring a life-size, faceless mannequin whose body is contorted by a futuristic interpretation of ergonomic office-style furniture contraptions. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1813, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for life-size

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Kids Definition

life-size

adjective

ˈlīf-ˈsīz

variants or life-sized

-ˈsīzd

: of natural size : having the same size as the original