full-size
adjective
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)
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. … —
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Parton had the bus modified to include a full-size refrigerator, electric doors, and a wig cabinet.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2024
There’s also a full-size tennis court and a backyard swimming pool overlooking the Malibu coastline.
—James McClain, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2024
General Motors’ light-duty full-size pickups declined 1.2 percent, though higher sales of heavy-duty models resulted in overall gains for both the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra.
—Owen Bellwood / Jalopnik, Quartz, 8 Apr. 2024
For example, American Airlines recently revised its policies so passengers flying with pets may also bring one full-size carry-on or personal item.
—Anne Marie Lee, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2024
Drinking next to full-size, nearly naked Americans takes away one’s own self-consciousness.
—Gary Shteyngart, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2024
All units have gas stoves and full-size washers and dryers.
—Amy Worden, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2024
American Airlines is relaxing its pet policy and allowing those who travel with their animal companions to bring a full-size carry-on too, along with the pet carrier.
—USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2024
This is an affordable full-size grill—only our budget pick, the Nexgrill Cart-Style Charcoal Grill, came in at a lower price.
—Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2024
Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2024
There’s also a full-size tennis court and a backyard swimming pool overlooking the Malibu coastline.
—James McClain, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2024
General Motors’ light-duty full-size pickups declined 1.2 percent, though higher sales of heavy-duty models resulted in overall gains for both the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra.
—Owen Bellwood / Jalopnik, Quartz, 8 Apr. 2024
For example, American Airlines recently revised its policies so passengers flying with pets may also bring one full-size carry-on or personal item.
—Anne Marie Lee, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2024
Drinking next to full-size, nearly naked Americans takes away one’s own self-consciousness.
—Gary Shteyngart, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2024
All units have gas stoves and full-size washers and dryers.
—Amy Worden, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2024
American Airlines is relaxing its pet policy and allowing those who travel with their animal companions to bring a full-size carry-on too, along with the pet carrier.
—USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2024
This is an affordable full-size grill—only our budget pick, the Nexgrill Cart-Style Charcoal Grill, came in at a lower price.
—Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2024
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“Full-size.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full-size. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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