queen-size

American  

[kween-sahyz] / ˈkwinˌsaɪz /

Or queen-sized

adjective

1. (of a bed) larger than a double bed, but smaller than king-size, usually 60 inches (152 centimeters) wide and 80 inches (203 centimeters) long.

2. pertaining to or made for a queen-size bed.

   queen-size blankets.

3. of a size larger than average; often used as a euphemism.

   a store specializing in queen-size clothing.

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queen-size British  

adjective

1. (of a bed, etc) larger or longer than normal size but smaller or shorter than king-size

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Etymology

Origin of queen-size

First recorded in 1955–60; by analogy with king-size

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How does queen-size compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• queen-size vs. full-size

Example Sentences

In Fiona Simpson’s Sherman Oaks bedroom, a warm and art-filled space teeming with baskets of yarn and colorful weavings, a Leclerc floor loom from the 1980s occupies nearly as much area as her queen-size bed.

From Los Angeles Times

Her queen-size bed is a hand-me-down from a friend.

From Los Angeles Times

On the upper level is an all-in-one kitchen, living and dining area, as well as the primary bedroom, which barely contains a queen-size mattress, and the cabanon’s lone bathroom.

From New York Times

On either side is a bedroom with a queen-size mattress and a pair of bunks.

From Seattle Times

In large bedrooms, it may be possible to build bunks that are wide enough to accommodate full- or queen-size mattresses.

From Seattle Times