king-size

or king-sized

[ king-sahyz ]

adjective

1. larger or longer than the usual size.
2. (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.
3. pertaining to or made for a king-size bed:

   king-size sheets.

4. (of a cigarette) extra long, in contrast to the standard length.
5. very large, important, or serious; major:

   a king-size job.

king-size

adjective

1. larger or longer than a standard size

Word History and Origins

Origin of king-size¹

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

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

A king-size cake is among the gorgeous gateaux on display at the NEC, with Charles III's lickable likeness set to be a leading attraction.

From BBC

“His only tools were his irrepressible charm and charisma, his fearlessly reckless ambition, and his king-size cajones,” Hayes said.

From Seattle Times

By July 2024 manufacturers will have to ensure the warnings are on all king-size cigarettes sold, and by April 2025 all regular-size cigarettes and little cigars with tipping paper and tubes must include the warnings.

From BBC

The warnings will first appear on king-size cigarettes in July 2024 and on regular cigarettes and small cigars with tipping paper, and tubes, by the end of April 2025, the health ministry said.

From Los Angeles Times

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