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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Upgrading to a king-size Nectar Classic bed was more exciting than being first-time homeowners.
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Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
Ten new suites, perfect for families, feature one bedroom with a king-size bed, and another one with two queen beds, along with a dining room, a living room, two full bathrooms, and a powder room.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
In Banner Elk, the Banner Elk Winery Villa is appointed with queen- or king-size beds, jacuzzis, private terraces, and mountain views.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
The spacious cabin has a combination entertainment-dining area outfitted with two sofas, a full-size kitchen, a private bathroom, and a main bedroom that can fit a king-size mattress (there are additional sleeping areas, including an overhead bunk above the cockpit).
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2025
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Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
Ten new suites, perfect for families, feature one bedroom with a king-size bed, and another one with two queen beds, along with a dining room, a living room, two full bathrooms, and a powder room.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
In Banner Elk, the Banner Elk Winery Villa is appointed with queen- or king-size beds, jacuzzis, private terraces, and mountain views.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
The spacious cabin has a combination entertainment-dining area outfitted with two sofas, a full-size kitchen, a private bathroom, and a main bedroom that can fit a king-size mattress (there are additional sleeping areas, including an overhead bunk above the cockpit).
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for king-size
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“King-size.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/king-size. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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