king-size
Americanadjective
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larger or longer than the usual size.
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(of a bed) extra large, usually measuring between 76 and 78 inches (193 and 198 centimeters) wide and between 80 and 84 inches (203 and 213 centimeters) long.
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pertaining to or made for a king-size bed.
king-size sheets.
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(of a cigarette) extra long, in contrast to the standard length.
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very large, important, or serious; major.
a king-size job.
adjective
Etymology
Origin of king-size
First recorded in 1815–25
Example Sentences
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The many bedrooms boast enough space for a king-size bed and large windows, which flood the rooms with natural light.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 22, 2026
Monitoring, litigating, and tax administration are king-size aggravations that nobody talks about because at the plan-sponsor level it’s called job security.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 27, 2026
The Inquirer reported that his daughter, Gina Gibson said, that when he spotted the king-size bed, the 77-year-old jumped on it like a kid, saying, “You mean I get to roll over — twice?”
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 5, 2024
Cake artist Emma Jayne rises to the occasion with a king-size creation of Charles III.
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2023
I could not even think of her and Papa together, on the bed they shared, custom-made and wider than the conventional king-size.
From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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