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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• twin-size vs. full-size
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full-size

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

Cox says GM and Ford charge “destination fees” of $2,795 for full-size trucks and SUVs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026

Harriers' plans include four full-size pitches, three of which would be artificial, and two junior pitches.

From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026

Her hair was piled on top of her head in her usual messy bun, and she carried a full-size baguette tucked under her arm.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny