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; 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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Example sentences
The establishment features king-size suites as well as single and double
  occupancy rooms with queen-size mattresses.
There is also a loft sleeping space with storage and a queen-size mattress area.
They would stumble about on the queen-size sofa in her room, neither of them
  really knowing what to do.
In the latter case, the fold-out queen-size sofa bed is used for the two extra
  people.
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