king-size

or king-sized

[ king-sahyz ]
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adjective
  1. larger or longer than the usual size.

  2. (of a bed) extra large, usually measuring between 76 and 78 inches (193 and 198 centimeters) wide and between 80 and 84 inches (203 and 213 centimeters) long.

  1. pertaining to or made for a king-size bed: king-size sheets.

  2. (of a cigarette) extra long, in contrast to the standard length.

  3. very large, important, or serious; major: a king-size job.

Origin of king-size

1
First recorded in 1815–25

Words Nearby king-size

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How to use king-size in a sentence

  • After measuring the smokes, agents learned they were 85 millimeters in length, king size, and had come from a soft pack.

    The Hunt for D.B. Cooper | Geoffrey Gray | August 3, 2011 | THE DAILY BEAST
  • The Chief pulled out a drawer and brought forth a king-size box of kitchen matches.

    Revolution | Dallas McCord Reynolds
  • At the G'sufa everybody upped with their king-size mugs and drank each other's health.

    Unborn Tomorrow | Dallas McCord Reynolds
  • king-size sidewalk cafes occupy three of the strategic corners on the Place de France.

    I'm a Stranger Here Myself | Dallas McCord Reynolds
  • The king-size, easy-going Californian looked more like the early Joe Louis than ever.

    Border, Breed Nor Birth | Dallas McCord Reynolds
  • Listen, something's got to be done about this king-size mob of camp followers we've got.

    Border, Breed Nor Birth | Dallas McCord Reynolds

British Dictionary definitions for king-size

king-size

adjective
  1. larger or longer than a standard size

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