US, of a bed : having dimensions of approximately 60 by 80 inches (about 1.5 by 2.0 meters)
also : of a size that fits a queen-size bed
a queen-size sheet
compare full-size, king-size, twin-size

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The rest of the suite featured peppy tropical decor of teal accent walls, lime curtains, and gold palm frond art prints, and the bedroom was outfitted with a queen-size bed and standalone closet for storage. Mariette Williams, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2025 In the back rests a queen-size Murphy bed that retracts into the wall to make space. Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 6 Jan. 2025 The two guest bedrooms are each large enough to hold queen-size beds, and both bedrooms have use of a full bathroom with bright blue floors and a combined tub and shower with a window. Angela Serratore, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025 The cabin sleeps up to four: a master suite with a queen-size bed and padded bench couches in the common area that can serve as additional beds. Maggie Fuller, AFAR Media, 3 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for queen-size 

Word History

First Known Use

1959, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of queen-size was in 1959

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“Queen-size.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/queen-size. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

queen-size

adjective
ˈkwēn-ˌsīz
: having a size of about 60 inches by 80 inches (about 1.5 by 1.9 meters)
a queen-size bed
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