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

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Better countertop dishwashers have most of the same capabilities as full-size dishwashers, but in a more compact size that uses less energy. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 July 2025 The Georgetown Rotary Club Field of Honor Committee will display 82 full-size American flags along Texas 29 — one for each year McCook has been missing. Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 29 July 2025 And there’s a companion full-size sculpture or two, usually a personality or celebrity with an Iowa connection. Kathy Berdan, Twin Cities, 27 July 2025 The Traveler and Terra are designed to compete in the core of the U.S. market—rugged SUVs and full-size trucks. Dennis Lewon, Outside Online, 25 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for full-size

Word History

First Known Use

1772, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 15 Aug. 2025.

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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