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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The bedroom is queen-size and has a walk-in closet. Katie McDonough, Curbed, 20 Apr. 2026 Inside, guests will find a queen-size bed, kitchenette, and private bath. Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026 While queen-size mattresses are the most popular choice for couples, this size is also good for single adults or adults with pets. Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026 Lee also mentions that her queen-size mattress is pretty high, around 15 inches, and the sheets don’t ride up or bunch on the sides. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for queen-size

Word History

First Known Use

1959, in the meaning defined above

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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 28 Apr. 2026.

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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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