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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With the discount, the queen-size pillows are going for $24 apiece. Isabel Garcia, People.com, 8 July 2025 The unit also has two rooms that are set up like a master bedroom, with a queen-size bed and a bassinet next to the bed. Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 Our comfortable queen-size bed had ample room underneath to store our empty suitcases. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 June 2025 Right now, these Tommy Bahama sheets are only $53 for a four-piece queen-size set, and $58 for a king. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for queen-size

Word History

First Known Use

1959, in the meaning defined above

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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 21 Jul. 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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