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 rooms The W Punta Cana boasts some of the largest entry-level rooms in the Dominican Republic, each measuring 700 square feet and featuring a bathtub and king-size bed.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
Escalating to the last defensive resort, Mammoth tacks on long-range rifle storage above both sides of the king-size bed for immediate access.
—New Atlas, 9 June 2026
The Stargazer is ideal for couples, with a private bathroom, a deck, and a wood-burning stove, plus a window over the king-size bed for optimal viewing.
—Erinne Magee, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
The suites have a roomy living area with a queen-size sleeper sofa, two bathrooms (including one with a soaking tub), a separate bedroom with a king-size bed, and a terrace big enough for the whole family.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 27 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
Escalating to the last defensive resort, Mammoth tacks on long-range rifle storage above both sides of the king-size bed for immediate access.
—New Atlas, 9 June 2026
The Stargazer is ideal for couples, with a private bathroom, a deck, and a wood-burning stove, plus a window over the king-size bed for optimal viewing.
—Erinne Magee, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
The suites have a roomy living area with a queen-size sleeper sofa, two bathrooms (including one with a soaking tub), a separate bedroom with a king-size bed, and a terrace big enough for the whole family.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 27 May 2026
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 15 Jun. 2026.
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