queen-size

[kween-sahyz]

queen-size

[kween-sahyz]
adjective
1.
(of a bed) larger than a double bed, but smaller than king-size, usually 60 inches (152 cm) wide and 80 inches (203 cm) long.
2.
pertaining to or made for a queen-size bed: queen-size blankets.
3.
of a size larger than average; often used as a euphemism: a store specializing in queen-size clothing.
Also, queen-sized.
Compare king-size for 1-3; full-size, twin-size for 1, 2.

Origin:
1955–60; by analogy with king-size
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queen-size or queen-sized
 
adj
(of a bed, etc) larger or longer than normal size but smaller or shorter than king-size
 
queen-sized or queen-sized
 
adj

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