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

Examples of queen-size in a Sentence

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Helix Sleep Mattress Brand With the Best Variety: Casper Please note that all prices are for queen-size mattresses. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2025 The small sofa transforms into a recliner chair with ease and can also convert into a queen-size bed your guests can comfortably sleep in. Christopher Murray, Fox News, 8 Mar. 2025 Despite its relatively small size—the trailer is 17.7 feet long, 7.2 feet wide, and 6.8 feet ball—Rover 02 has more than enough room inside for a queen-size, inner-spring mattress. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2025 Both bedrooms fit queen-size beds and each has a full bathroom. Angela Serratore, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for queen-size

Word History

First Known Use

1959, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 14 Mar. 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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