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queen-size

adjective \ ˈkwēn-ˌsīz \

Definition of queen-size

US, of a bed : having dimensions of approximately 60 by 80 inches (about 1.5 by 2.0 meters); also : of a size that fits a queen-size bed
  • a queen-size sheet
— compare full-size, king-size, twin-size

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First Known Use of queen-size

1959

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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QUEEN-SIZE Defined for English Language Learners

queen-size

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Definition of queen-size for English Language Learners

  • of a bed : having a size of about 60 inches by 80 inches (about 1.5 by 1.9 meters)

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