full-size
Americanadjective
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of the usual or normal size of its kind.
a full-size kitchen.
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(of a bed) 54 inches (137 centimeters) wide and 75 or 76 inches (191 or 193 centimeters) long; double.
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pertaining to or made for a full-size bed.
full-size sheets.
Etymology
Origin of full-size
First recorded in 1830–40
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Sales of cheaper subcompact SUVs rose more than 23% last month compared with a year prior, according to industry-research firm Kelley Blue Book, while full-size pickups inched higher just 2.5%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 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
In a matter of seconds the wounded neck split into two necks, each of which grew a full-size head.
From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan
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