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

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Example Sentences

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full-size

The Ford Expedition has modern tech, a big third row, clever features, and a muscular engine, adding up to make it our favorite full-size SUV.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 11, 2026

Instead of fashioning bite-size bars for trick-or-treaters, they began conceptualizing full-size bars.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026

Paul Jacobson, GM’s chief financial officer, said on a call with investors on Tuesday that the company expects 35,000 fewer full-size pickups to be sold in the quarter compared with the same time in 2025.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026

Earlier this year, he stopped production of Tesla’s full-size sedan and SUV to make room for a humanoid-robot assembly line.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026

Best of all, we had a private bathroom, a full-size room with a sink, a toilet, and a tub.

From "Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution" by Ji-li Jiang

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