king-size
or king-sized
larger or longer than the usual size.
(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.
pertaining to or made for a king-size bed: king-size sheets.
(of a cigarette) extra long, in contrast to the standard length.
very large, important, or serious; major: a king-size job.
Origin of king-size
1- Compare queen-size for defs. 1-3; full-size, twin-size for defs. 2, 3.
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 Chief pulled out a drawer and brought forth a king-size box of kitchen matches.
Revolution | Dallas McCord ReynoldsAt the G'sufa everybody upped with their king-size mugs and drank each other's health.
Unborn Tomorrow | Dallas McCord Reynoldsking-size sidewalk cafes occupy three of the strategic corners on the Place de France.
I'm a Stranger Here Myself | Dallas McCord ReynoldsThe 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
larger or longer than a standard size
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