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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It's designed for a queen-size mattress, providing ample space for a comfortable sleeping experience. Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 21 May 2025 Because of this, there’s room inside for a queen-size mattress. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 19 May 2025 The basement includes a den, another queen-size bedroom and a full bathroom. Angela Serratore, New York Times, 14 May 2025 Each bedroom can comfortably hold two people in a full- or queen-size bed, so up to 10 family members or friends will have their own little retreat. Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 13 May 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 4 Jun. 2025.

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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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