variants
or king-sized
1
: longer than the regular or standard size
a king-size cigarette
2
: unusually large
3
US, of a bed
: having dimensions of approximately 76 by 80 inches (about 1.9 by 2.0 meters)
also
: of a size that fits a king-size bed
king-size sheets
compare full-size, queen-size, twin-size
Synonyms
- astronomical
- astronomic
- Brobdingnagian
- bumper
- colossal
- cosmic
- cosmical
- cyclopean
- elephantine
- enormous
- galactic
- gargantuan
- giant
- gigantesque
- gigantic
- grand
- herculean
- heroic
- heroical
- Himalayan
- huge
- humongous
- humungous
- immense
- jumbo
- leviathan
- mammoth
- massive
- mega
- mighty
- monster
- monstrous
- monumental
- mountainous
- oceanic
- pharaonic
- planetary
- prodigious
- super
- super-duper
- supersize
- supersized
- titanic
- tremendous
- vast
- vasty
- walloping
- whacking
- whopping
Examples of king-size in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Reese's Medals are available now nationwide for a limited time in snack, standard, and king-size packages.
—
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2024
The Stargazer is ideal for couples, with a private bathroom, deck, wood-burning stove, and a window over the king-size bed for optimal viewing.
—Erinne Magee, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
Our list has picks for a range of budgets and a variety of sizes, from cribs to king-size beds.
—Kelsey Kunik, Parents, 10 Apr. 2024
The one-bedders again include a king-size bed or two doubles, a separate living room, a swanky bathroom, a terrace, and a private pool.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2024
The Rooms Grand Velas Boutique has 79 guest rooms and each is more than 900 square feet with a living area, walk-in shower, and either two queen-size beds or a king-size bed.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 25 Mar. 2024
Inside, there’s a king-size bed and a twin and trundle bed to sleep two to four people and full temperature control, with both heat and air-conditioning on tap.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Mar. 2024
These tents have a viewing window placed directly above the king-size bed, allowing guests to gaze at the stars from the comfort of their accommodation.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024
Other reviewers mentioned that the totes even fit their king-size comforter sets.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 12 Feb. 2024
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2024
The Stargazer is ideal for couples, with a private bathroom, deck, wood-burning stove, and a window over the king-size bed for optimal viewing.
—Erinne Magee, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
Our list has picks for a range of budgets and a variety of sizes, from cribs to king-size beds.
—Kelsey Kunik, Parents, 10 Apr. 2024
The one-bedders again include a king-size bed or two doubles, a separate living room, a swanky bathroom, a terrace, and a private pool.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2024
The Rooms Grand Velas Boutique has 79 guest rooms and each is more than 900 square feet with a living area, walk-in shower, and either two queen-size beds or a king-size bed.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 25 Mar. 2024
Inside, there’s a king-size bed and a twin and trundle bed to sleep two to four people and full temperature control, with both heat and air-conditioning on tap.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Mar. 2024
These tents have a viewing window placed directly above the king-size bed, allowing guests to gaze at the stars from the comfort of their accommodation.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024
Other reviewers mentioned that the totes even fit their king-size comforter sets.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 12 Feb. 2024
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'king-size.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near king-size
Cite this Entry
“King-size.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/king-size. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share