full-size

American  

[fool-sahyz] / ˈfʊlˌsaɪz /

Or full-sized

adjective

1. of the usual or normal size of its kind.

   a full-size kitchen.

2. (of a bed) 54 inches (137 centimeters) wide and 75 or 76 inches (191 or 193 centimeters) long; double.

3. pertaining to or made for a full-size bed.

   full-size sheets.

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Etymology

Origin of full-size

First recorded in 1830–40

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How does full-size compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• twin-size vs. full-size
• queen-size vs. full-size

Example Sentences

General Motors finance chief Paul Jacobson said Wednesday that gas prices haven’t dented demand for the automaker’s full-size trucks and SUVs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

I wasn’t in the market for a subcompact sedan—buildwise, I’m more of a roomy-seat full-size.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

But that’s probably just an amuse-bouche, launching a full-size meal.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2026

After successfully badgering his dad to take him to a local club to play on full-size tables at the age of eight, the young Hunter made the leap from table top snooker with aplomb.

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026

Turning more pages, they came to a full-size sewing machine sitting atop a wooden cabinet with six drawers.

From "Stella by Starlight" by Sharon M. Draper