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 pillow-top mattress, fluffy duvet, and king-size pillows were also heavenly. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026

The kitchen’s ample counter space will make NYT Cooking subscribers swoon, and the bedroom is large enough for both a king-size bed and a reading nook. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 28 Sep. 2026

The four-story structure features three one-of-a-kind suites, including the circular Silo Suite with a round king-size bed and wrap-around mountain views. — Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026

Most king-size comforters are too bulky for a standard washer, so Christian suggests a trip to the dry cleaner or a laundromat with larger machines. — Olivia Laborde, AJC.com, 7 Sep. 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