queen-size

queen-size
adjective
(used especially of beds) not as large as king-size
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a queen-sized bed

• Syn: ↑queen-sized
• Similar to: ↑large, ↑big

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\\ˈ ̷ ̷ ˌ ̷ ̷ \ adjective
1. : having dimensions of approximately 60 inches by 80 inches — used of a bed
2. : of a size that fits a queen-size bed

a queen-size bedspread

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/kween"suyz'/, adj.
1. (of a bed) larger than a double bed, but smaller than king-size, usually 60 in. (152 cm) wide and 80 in. (203 cm) long.
2. pertaining to or made for a queen-size bed: queen-size blankets. Cf. full-size, king-size, twin-size.
3. of a size larger than average: often used as a euphemism: a store specializing in queen-size clothing.
[1955-60; by analogy with KING-SIZE]

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queenˈ-size or queenˈ-sized adjective
(of furnishings, etc, esp beds and bedding) larger than standard size, but smaller than the largest size
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Main Entry: ↑queen

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queen-size UK US adjective
a queen-size bed is for two people and is wider than an ordinary double bed but not as wide as a king-size bed
Thesaurus: words used to describe furniture and furnishingshyponym

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queen-size «KWEEN SYZ», adjective.
wider and longer than the standard size. A queen-size bed is 60 inches wide and 80 inches long.

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/ˈkwiːnˌsaız/ (or queen-sized) /ˈkwiːnˌsaızd/ adj
US of a bed : having a size of about 60 inches by 80 inches (about 1.5 by 1.9 meters) — compare ↑full-size, ↑king-size, ↑twin-size

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ˈqueen-size [queen-size] (also ˈqueen-sized ; ) adjective (NAmE)
(of beds, sheets, etc.) larger than a standard size but not as big as ↑king-size

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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