full-size

adjective

ˈfu̇l-ˌsīz 

1

: having the usual or normal size of its kind

a full-size keyboard

2

US, of a bed : having the dimensions 54 by 75 inches (about 1.4 by 1.9 meters)

also : of a size to fit a full-size bed

full-size sheets

compare king-size, queen-size, twin-size

3

US, of a vehicle : relatively large in size

especially, of a sedan : having four doors and seating for up to six

Not too long ago, everyone, and we mean everyone, from Elvis to your Aunt Bea drove a big, powerful full-size American car. …

—Scott Oldham

Examples of full-size in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This looks well-proportioned for a house of its size and has quite a lot of cabinetry, as well as a full-size fridge/freezer, an electric cooktop, a sink with cutting board insert, and a combination microwave/convection oven and air fryer. —Adam Williams, New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2025

The Vera Bradley Ripstop Woodward Belt Bag has all the features of a full-size purse for a fraction of the price (and size). —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 2025

Note that the former slot supports only less common, shorter 42mm-long M.2 sticks, versus the full-size 80mm-long sticks for the Type-2280 slot. —PCMAG, 10 Feb. 2025

The driver of black, full-size pickup is believed to have left the TV. —Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1772, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

full-size

adjective

ˈfu̇l-ˌsīz

1

: having the usual or normal size of its kind

2

: having a size of 54 inches by 75 inches (about 1.4 meters by 1.9 meters)

a full-size bed