king-size

adjective

ˈkiŋ-ˌsīz 

variants or king-sized

ˈkiŋ-ˌsīzd 

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

Synonyms of king-size

• giant
• gigantic
• huge
• enormous
• vast
• colossal
• massive
• tremendous
• mammoth
• bumper
• monster
• monumental
• immense

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

Recent Examples on the Web

The king-size island bed in the middle of the room is a sexy touch, as is the hot tub on the terrace. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026

The modern luxury villa includes a king-size bed, kitchenette, bar, wing-top terrace, a bathroom with circular stone bathtub in the former cockpit, and an infinity pool with an ocean view. —Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 7 May 2026

Full and queen sizes include 2 standard pillowcases; King and California king include 2 king-size pillowcases, twin and twin XL include 1 standard pillowcase. —Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026

While all rooms look a little different—with varying splashy wall coverings and vintage furniture with custom reupholstery—each has a king-size bed, a desk, and a sitting area. —Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for king-size

• advise
• applies
• apprise
• arise
• assize
• baptize
• belies
• bitwise
• capsize
• chastise
• chordwise
• clockwise

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