king-size
Americanadjective
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larger or longer than the usual size.
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(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.
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pertaining to or made for a king-size bed.
king-size sheets.
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(of a cigarette) extra long, in contrast to the standard length.
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very large, important, or serious; major.
a king-size job.
adjective
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Origin of king-size
First recorded in 1815–25
Example Sentences
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I lost a king-size quilt that my mother knit for me.
From Los Angeles Times
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
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