life-size

adjective

ˈlīf-ˈsīz 

variants or life-sized

ˈlīf-ˈsīzd 

: of natural size : of the size of the original

a life-size statue

Examples of life-size in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

These are two life-size oil-on-panel masterpieces created by Lucas Carnach the Elder in 1530. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

The family friendly event, for which costumes are encouraged, this year has added Brick or Treat Street, with six life-size monster homes to interact with. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

There were various life-size swords on display, such as the Zenithian sword and the Sword of Light from Dragon Quest XI. — Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Many Fever fans gave the Cunningham rally crowd a thumbs up, some provided encouraging words, and others stopped to take photos with the almost life-size Sophie Cunningham poster. — Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1813, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for life-size

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Kids Definition

life-size

adjective

ˈlīf-ˈsīz

variants or life-sized

-ˈsīzd

: of natural size : having the same size as the original