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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To streamline our list, all prices shown reflect queen-size picks. Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 18 July 2025 The bedroom itself is a typical tiny house loft model with a low ceiling and contains a queen-size bed, plus some storage. New Atlas, 11 July 2025 There’s enough room for a queen-size mattress (unheard of). Mia Ingui, Southern Living, 10 July 2025 With the discount, the queen-size pillows are going for $24 apiece. Isabel Garcia, People.com, 8 July 2025 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 26 Jul. 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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