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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Kentucky's Ark Encounter primarily features a full-size replica of Noah's Ark from the Biblical story on its grounds, as well as a zoo, restaurant and zip lining courses.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 25 Apr. 2024
On the Sunset Strip near Hollywood, the highest-demand area for outdoor advertising, a full-size billboard could cost $80,000 to $100,000 for four weeks.
—Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2024
But in a later survey, where 11 families came to try out a prototype inside a full-size model of a car at an Akachan Honpo store, many babies expressed their clear disapproval with tears.
—Elissaveta M. Brandon, WIRED, 24 Apr. 2024
The Hualapai Native American Room contains a full-size wickiup brush shelter, pottery, baskets and more.
—The Arizona Republic, 24 Apr. 2024
Architecture shared with luxury SUVs, full-size pickup The Tacoma uses Toyota’s GA-F architecture, which is also the basis of the Tundra full-size pickup, 4Runner and Sequoia SUVs and the Lexus GX and LX SUV.
—Detroit Free Press, 23 Apr. 2024
Those looking for more affordable ways to update outdoor spaces can snag hammocks and chairs for up to 64 percent off, full-size grills for under $400, and adorable mushroom spikes that water your plants for you.
—Melissa Epifano, Peoplemag, 27 Apr. 2024
That’s partly because the British marque has been using the name across a variety of models for nearly 100 years now, but also because the full-size saloon is about as grand as cars get these days.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2024
Studios have kitchenettes and full-size washer/dryers and the villas have full kitchens and private bathrooms for every bedroom.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2024
Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 25 Apr. 2024
On the Sunset Strip near Hollywood, the highest-demand area for outdoor advertising, a full-size billboard could cost $80,000 to $100,000 for four weeks.
—Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2024
But in a later survey, where 11 families came to try out a prototype inside a full-size model of a car at an Akachan Honpo store, many babies expressed their clear disapproval with tears.
—Elissaveta M. Brandon, WIRED, 24 Apr. 2024
The Hualapai Native American Room contains a full-size wickiup brush shelter, pottery, baskets and more.
—The Arizona Republic, 24 Apr. 2024
Architecture shared with luxury SUVs, full-size pickup The Tacoma uses Toyota’s GA-F architecture, which is also the basis of the Tundra full-size pickup, 4Runner and Sequoia SUVs and the Lexus GX and LX SUV.
—Detroit Free Press, 23 Apr. 2024
Those looking for more affordable ways to update outdoor spaces can snag hammocks and chairs for up to 64 percent off, full-size grills for under $400, and adorable mushroom spikes that water your plants for you.
—Melissa Epifano, Peoplemag, 27 Apr. 2024
That’s partly because the British marque has been using the name across a variety of models for nearly 100 years now, but also because the full-size saloon is about as grand as cars get these days.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2024
Studios have kitchenettes and full-size washer/dryers and the villas have full kitchens and private bathrooms for every bedroom.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2024
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“Full-size.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full-size. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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