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- [kween sahyz]
- /kwin saɪz/
- /kwiːn saɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kween sahyz]
- /kwin saɪz/
Definitions of queen-size word
- adjective queen-size (of a bed) larger than a double bed, but smaller than king-size, usually 60 inches (152 cm) wide and 80 inches (203 cm) long. 1
- adjective queen-size pertaining to or made for a queen-size bed: queen-size blankets. 1
- adjective queen-size of a size larger than average; often used as a euphemism: a store specializing in queen-size clothing. 1
- adjective queen-size larger than usual 1
- adjective queen-size A queen-size bed is larger than a double bed, but smaller than a king-size bed. 0
- adjective queen-size (of a bed, etc) larger or longer than normal size but smaller or shorter than king-size 0
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Origin of queen-size
First appearance:
before 1955 One of the 4% newest English words
First recorded in 1955-60; by analogy with king-size
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Queen-size
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
queen-size popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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