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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Example Sentences

Today, it continues to serve as Murphy’s main residence, offering an array of extravagant amenities, including a full-size indoor bowling alley, a private movie theater, a sport court, and a glittering swimming pool.

From MarketWatch

The UK is also setting up small nuclear power stations, which are faster to build than full-size reactors.

From BBC

Battery life is better on other flagship devices, such as the Galaxy S25 Ultra, but reading articles and watching videos with the full-size 8-inch display is a dream.

From The Wall Street Journal

“As institutional investors, we want to have a full-size bite” of each deal, said Ramsower.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lyness, 69, who works as a project manager at USC, said the two buildings don’t have anywhere near the room to store so many full-size cans — and don’t generate enough organic waste to fill them.

From Los Angeles Times