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

Examples of queen-size in a Sentence

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For consistency, all prices shown are for queen-size mattresses. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025 Matbeby Queen-Size Cooling Mattress Pad This queen-size mattress pad conforms over mattresses up to 21 inches deep. Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 30 Nov. 2025 The small, cube-like dimensions of the Bliss 8 naturally require an interior simplification, which starts with designating it a two-person camping space with lift-away 81 x 59-in (206 x 151-in) queen-size bed. New Atlas, 14 Nov. 2025 Standard guest rooms feature twin or queen-size beds and range from cozy 194 to 323 square feet. Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for queen-size

Word History

First Known Use

1959, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of queen-size was in 1959

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“Queen-size.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/queen-size. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.

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queen-size

adjective
ˈkwēn-ˌsīz
: having a size of about 60 inches by 80 inches (about 1.5 by 1.9 meters)
a queen-size bed
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