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

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Toyota makes midsize and full-size trucks. Charles Singh, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025 The resort offers a range of onsite amenities, such as a full-size gym, pool, three restaurants and (best of all) a private beach which transforms into a skating rink in the winter. Kimberly Lyn, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2025 Gail Vessels of Prairie Village brought a full-size American flag to the rally instead of a sign. Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 19 Oct. 2025 In the end, the 2025 Tundra TRD Rally is a very compelling choice for someone who wants a full-size truck, with real off-road chops, and doesn’t want to pay all the way up to a Pro. New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for full-size

Word History

First Known Use

1772, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of full-size was in 1772

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“Full-size.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full-size. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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
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