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

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For taller products, like full-size shampoo bottles or styling tools, Kinsella suggests a tiered sliding organizer with an open top to accommodate height. Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026 The payload on Sunday’s New Glenn launch was AST’s second full-size BlueBird broadband satellite and seventh BlueBird spacecraft overall, counting prototypes. Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 19 Apr. 2026 With a unique two-in-one design, this tool effectively removes any trace of stems, cores, and seeds from both full-size bell peppers and smaller ones like jalapenos. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026 One Amazon shopper raved about the bag’s thoughtful design that’s large enough to fit even full-size containers. Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for full-size

Word History

First Known Use

1772, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of full-size was in 1772

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“Full-size.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full-size. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.

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
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