full-size

American  

[fool-sahyz] / ˈfʊlˌsaɪz /

Or full-sized

adjective

1. of the usual or normal size of its kind.

   a full-size kitchen.

2. (of a bed) 54 inches (137 centimeters) wide and 75 or 76 inches (191 or 193 centimeters) long; double.

3. pertaining to or made for a full-size bed.

   full-size sheets.

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Etymology

Origin of full-size

First recorded in 1830–40

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

• twin-size vs. full-size
• queen-size vs. full-size

Example Sentences

Earlier this month, GM finance chief, Paul Jacobson, said the automaker has more demand than supply of bigger vehicles like its Cadillac Escalade and some full-size trucks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

I wasn’t in the market for a subcompact sedan—buildwise, I’m more of a roomy-seat full-size.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

Lily's set for a busy year, having already scaled up a tour of smaller venues to add full-size arenas due to demand.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026

But that’s probably just an amuse-bouche, launching a full-size meal.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2026

First, it was well known that working with scale models could often be misleading, because full-size machines often performed quite differently.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton