full-grown
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of full-grown
First recorded in 1660–70
Example Sentences
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Estimates suggest Nanotyrannus reached about 18 feet in length, making it significantly smaller than a full-grown T. rex, which could exceed 40 feet.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 15, 2026
The best way to estimate the full-grown size of a piglet is by its parents, Rosen said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 3, 2026
Along with removing the eucalyptus trees, they have nurtured 50 full-grown oak trees and removed tons of old firewood and other debris, Cleaves said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 19, 2025
Now — Feb. 5 King Conservation District’s Annual Bareroot Sale Note: ordering bareroot plants is significantly cheaper than full-grown plants, and these are available online.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 26, 2024
“I believe he’s got a sister, but she’d have to be his half-sister, she must be full-grown by now.”
From "Bud, Not Buddy" by Christopher Paul Curtis
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