US, of a bed : having dimensions of 39 by 75 inches (about 1.0 by 1.9 meters)
also : of a size that fits a twin-size bed
twin-size sheets
compare full-size, king-size, queen-size

Examples of twin-size in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web There are plenty of plush pillows (upwards of eight or so on a twin-size bed), furry carpets, and even musical vinyl hung onto the walls. Isiah Magsino, Town & Country, 3 Aug. 2023 There's even a secret passage behind one of the bathrooms that leads to a guest loft with a twin-size bed — perfect for kids. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2023 No other bedding is needed, and don't try to make a twin-size bed sheet fit around the little crib mattress. Jessica Hartshorn, goodhousekeeping.com, 9 May 2023 The Lookout: Inside the lookout are a twin-size bed and several extra floor mattresses. David Gladish, Outside Online, 31 Jan. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

twin bed

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of twin-size was in 1926

Dictionary Entries Near twin-size

Cite this Entry

“Twin-size.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/twin-size. Accessed 26 Sep. 2023.

Kids Definition

twin-size

adjective
ˈtwin-ˌsīz
: having a size of 39 inches by 75 inches (about 1.0 by 1.9 meters)
a twin-size bed
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