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

In one there’s a ginormous beanbag chair and full-size sectional for family gatherings, including watching movies. —Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026

Nearest the entrance lies the kitchen, which has a full-size fridge/freezer, a sink, a microwave, and quite a lot of cabinetry for its size, plus shelving. —New Atlas, 6 Feb. 2026

The grand opening of the full-size football field was celebrated with speakers, a ribbon cutting and a flag football clinic. —Laura A. Oda, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026

This full-size option from Mercury Row offers an 8-inch under-bed clearance that’s a game changer for stowing out-of-season clothing and linens. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026

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