full-grown
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of full-grown
First recorded in 1660–70
Example Sentences
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The best way to estimate the full-grown size of a piglet is by its parents, Rosen said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026
Although smaller than an adult T. rex, it was still a full-grown animal that lived in a far more diverse Late Cretaceous ecosystem than previously thought.
From Science Daily • Dec. 9, 2025
The swan, full-grown by then, still slept in their son’s bedroom.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2025
Now — Feb. 5 King Conservation District’s Annual Bareroot Sale Note: ordering bareroot plants is significantly cheaper than full-grown plants, and these are available online.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 26, 2024
I think these have orange fur, although it’s hard to tell, and are about half the size of a full-grown human.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
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