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 luxurious set helps the recipient achieve just that with three full-size products of Valmont’s best-sellers. —Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024

State of play: Construction is underway on the company's 25th Minnesota club, a full-size facility in Rosemount that will open in early 2025. —Nick Halter, Axios, 3 Nov. 2024

Especially considering the form factor disadvantage, the Ally X performed well when put among these full-size laptops. —Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 2 Nov. 2024

Usually, the most popular house on the block during Halloween is the one giving out full-size candy bars. —Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024

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