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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The king-size set comes with a reversible quilt, two full-size pillow shams, one square Euro sham and one rectangle Euro sham.
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2025
The smallest room is the 327-square-foot City King, with a king-size bed, separate shower and soaking tub, coffee machine, Bamford bath products, and mini-bar.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 27 May 2025
This unique accommodation is designed to keep guests comfortable—a mud room, large tiled shower, king-size bedroom, and open plan living space are standouts.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 May 2025
Ideal for families or large groups of friends, the unit can hold up to 12 people and features two king-size beds and four doubles.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 May 2025
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2025
The smallest room is the 327-square-foot City King, with a king-size bed, separate shower and soaking tub, coffee machine, Bamford bath products, and mini-bar.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 27 May 2025
This unique accommodation is designed to keep guests comfortable—a mud room, large tiled shower, king-size bedroom, and open plan living space are standouts.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 May 2025
Ideal for families or large groups of friends, the unit can hold up to 12 people and features two king-size beds and four doubles.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 May 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 10 Jun. 2025.
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