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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The combined battery weight is substantial, tipping the scales at approximately 640 lb and 666 lb, respectively, reflecting the system’s focus on long-range capability and durability for a full-size MPV platform. Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 24 Jan. 2026 That leaves only the QX60 three-row SUV and QX80 full-size SUV in the brand’s 2026 lineup until the QX65 arrives later this year. Robert Duffer, AJC.com, 23 Jan. 2026 Pottery Barn has just slashed prices on some of its most popular bedding items, including quilts, sheet sets, throw blankets, full-size blankets, and much more. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026 Two Pick 'n Save stores on West Capitol Drive and Good Hope Road may be the only nearby, full-size supermarkets remaining, and each are about an hour-long walk or half-hour bus ride from Westlawn. Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 18 Jan. 2026 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 28 Jan. 2026.

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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