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

If guests are into tennis, the access to a full-size court is a dream, as is the pool, spa, and outdoor space for lounging and dining. —Kristine Hansen, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026

The $830 million includes some production work that was recently started at those sites, along with other steps intended to support the launch of GM's next generation of full-size trucks and SUVs. —Paula Wethington, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026

Barra also cited strong sales of its full-size pickup trucks, despite rising gas prices. —Elizabeth Schulze, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026

There’s a separate, full-size dining room off the kitchen — a large galley with oversize windows that look out onto a private courtyard. —Katie McDonough, Curbed, 27 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1772, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for full-size

• advise
• applies
• apprise
• arise
• assize
• baptize
• belies
• bitwise
• capsize
• chastise
• chordwise
• clockwise

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