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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.


Etymology

Origin of full-size

First recorded in 1830–40

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A full-size bot swung its hips and karate kicked to an electronic beat.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 3, 2026

There is also a full-size tennis court, resort-style pool, and plenty of entertaining spaces.

From MarketWatch Aug. 19, 2026

At the buffet for the central command post in Lege-Cap-Ferret, it takes two full-size catering trays to contain the range of artisanal cheeses crumbling or oozing onto the warm metal for the firefighters' pleasure.

From Barron's Jul. 31, 2026

"The flames were higher than full-size forest pine trees, so five or six storeys high, and it was clear this was a fire that was out of control at that point."

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

Satellite pictures show a full-size horseracing track, a private train station, and a water park.

From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden

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