king-sized
/'kiɳsaizd/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Extra large; larger than the standard or usual size: Used to describe items, particularly beds, that are significantly larger than the regular or standard size. It implies a dimension that is above the norm, offering more space or capacity.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- They booked a hotel room with a king-sized bed for extra comfort.
- For the family gathering, she bought a king-sized bag of potato chips.
- The new SUV offers a king-sized cargo area.
Advanced Usage
- "king-sized problem": A metaphor for a very large or serious problem.
- The sudden loss of funding created a king-sized problem for the research team.
- "king-sized appetite": Used humorously to describe someone who eats a very large amount.
- After the marathon, he had a king-sized appetite.
Variants and Related Words
- King-size (adj): An alternative spelling with the same meaning.
- A king-size mattress is 76 inches wide.
- Queen-sized (adj): A standard large size, but typically smaller than king-sized.
- Oversized (adj): Generally larger than usual, but not a specific standardized size like king-sized.
Synonyms
- Extra-large
- Oversized
- Jumbo
- Gigantic (when emphasizing great size, though more extreme)
Antonyms
- Standard-sized
- Twin-sized
- Small
- Petite
Notes on Usage
- The term is most commonly and specifically associated with mattresses and beds (e.g., king-sized bed), where it denotes a standardized dimension (typically 76 inches by 80 inches in the US).
- It can be applied informally to other consumer goods (like candy bars, portions, or bags) to humorously or emphatically indicate a very large size.
- The hyphen is often used, especially when the adjective precedes a noun (e.g., a king-sized bed). The unhyphenated form "king sized" is also seen, but "king-sized" or "king-size" are the standard adjectival forms.
Adjective
- extra large
- a king-size bed