twin-size
adjective
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
One worker said he was assigned a closet that was barely large enough for a twin-size mattress.
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Melissa Sanchez, ProPublica, 27 Feb. 2024
However, futons offer bed sizes ranging from those similar to a twin-size bed, full-size bed, or even a queen bed.
—Jenna Clark, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Feb. 2024
Cons This doesn’t fit with standard twin-size mattresses.
—Olivia Muenter, Peoplemag, 5 Feb. 2024
The twin-size blanket can also accommodate extra long beds, measuring 94 by 66 inches, and the king-size blanket is a large 108 by 92 inches.
—Andie Kanaras, Peoplemag, 11 Jan. 2024
According to the Sleep Foundation, couples often opt for two twin-size duvets or two twin XL duvets.
—Halee Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2024
The cheapest Frette mattress deal gets you a twin-size Delizia Tight Top Mattress for $6,399 — a generous 30% discount.
—Tim Chan, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Most daybeds fit twin-size or full-size mattresses, but larger options can be custom-made at some retailers.
—Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Nov. 2023
Choose from several room types and suites with twin-size bunk beds (from $319 per night) in this Dolly-verse getaway.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg Fox News, Fox News, 17 Oct. 2023
Melissa Sanchez, ProPublica, 27 Feb. 2024
However, futons offer bed sizes ranging from those similar to a twin-size bed, full-size bed, or even a queen bed.
—Jenna Clark, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Feb. 2024
Cons This doesn’t fit with standard twin-size mattresses.
—Olivia Muenter, Peoplemag, 5 Feb. 2024
The twin-size blanket can also accommodate extra long beds, measuring 94 by 66 inches, and the king-size blanket is a large 108 by 92 inches.
—Andie Kanaras, Peoplemag, 11 Jan. 2024
According to the Sleep Foundation, couples often opt for two twin-size duvets or two twin XL duvets.
—Halee Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2024
The cheapest Frette mattress deal gets you a twin-size Delizia Tight Top Mattress for $6,399 — a generous 30% discount.
—Tim Chan, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Most daybeds fit twin-size or full-size mattresses, but larger options can be custom-made at some retailers.
—Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Nov. 2023
Choose from several room types and suites with twin-size bunk beds (from $319 per night) in this Dolly-verse getaway.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg Fox News, Fox News, 17 Oct. 2023
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Word History
Etymology
twin bed
First Known Use
1926, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near twin-size
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twin-size
adjectiveˈtwin-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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