life-size

American

[lahyf-sahyz] / ˈlaɪfˈsaɪz /

Or life-sized

adjective

of the natural size of an object, person, etc., in life; of the actual size of a living original.

a life-size statue.

life-size British

adjective

representing actual size

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Etymology

Origin of life-size

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

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In the Netflix film, Swan demonstrates with calipers on a life-size, anatomically correct male baby doll in a coffee shop to the nervous titters of the participants.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

"Fully assembled, life-size replicas become a blueprint for better understanding the dynamic animals that creatures like Deinosuchus really were."

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

This area will include a life-size animatronic of Gary, the robot formerly known as 4, as well as a mini game involving Krypto.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Her work is also being brought to life in 3D with the installation of life-size sculptures - made by the Theatre Royal's set building department at TR2 - as part of a trail around Plymouth.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

We are surrounded by life-size portraits of black women.

From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson

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