variants or king-sized
1
: longer than the regular or standard size
a king-size cigarette
2
: unusually large
3
US, of a bed : having dimensions of approximately 76 by 80 inches (about 1.9 by 2.0 meters)
also : of a size that fits a king-size bed
king-size sheets
compare full-size, queen-size, twin-size

Examples of king-size in a Sentence

built a king-size mansion with the money he had made in the stock market the king-size snake known as the anaconda
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Grab a queen-size quilt in every shade for under $50 while the rollback deal is live, or opt for a slightly larger king-size quilt that’s on sale for $52. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2025 In Lamplight, for example, local artist Wally Whitehurst hand-painted a blue mural, and the king-size bed is tucked behind thick curtains. Jess Feldman, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2025 Or try the 50 glamping tents at Under Canvas Bryce Canyon, which is 15 minutes from the park, have king-size beds (twins in the kids’ tents) and either private or shared bathrooms. Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 11 June 2025 The front section can be used as a dining room, workspace, or secondary sleeping area, while the rear, which is accessible via that hatch door, can be used as a lounge or bedroom, with room for a king-size mattress that can be split into two twins if needed. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for king-size

Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of king-size was in 1909

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“King-size.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/king-size. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

king-size

adjective
ˈkiŋ-ˌsīz
variants or king-sized
-ˌsīzd
1
: unusually long or large
2
: having a size of 76 inches by 80 inches (about 1.9 meters by 2.0 meters)
a king-size bed

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