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king-size
[ king-sahyz ]
adjective
- larger or longer than the usual size.
- (of a bed) extra large, usually measuring between 76 and 78 inches (193 and 198 centimeters) wide and between 80 and 84 inches (203 and 213 centimeters) long.
- pertaining to or made for a king-size bed:
king-size sheets.
- (of a cigarette) extra long, in contrast to the standard length.
- very large, important, or serious; major:
a king-size job.
king-size
adjective
- larger or longer than a standard size
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Word History and Origins
Origin of king-size1
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Example Sentences
After measuring the smokes, agents learned they were 85 millimeters in length, king size, and had come from a soft pack.
The Chief pulled out a drawer and brought forth a king-size box of kitchen matches.
At the G'sufa everybody upped with their king-size mugs and drank each other's health.
King-size sidewalk cafes occupy three of the strategic corners on the Place de France.
The king-size, easy-going Californian looked more like the early Joe Louis than ever.
Listen, something's got to be done about this king-size mob of camp followers we've got.
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