queen-sizeadj.n.
/ˈkwiːnsʌɪz/, U.S. /ˈkwinˌsaɪz/ A. adj.
Of a commercial product, esp. a bed or bedding: of a size larger than standard, but (in a graded series) smaller than king-size. Cf. king-size adj.
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the world > space > extension in space > measurable spatial extent > largeness > [adjective] > of larger than normal size
outsize1812
outsized1830
oversizeda1834
queen-size1906
king-size1909
oversize1909
king-sized1940
queen-sized1946
society > inhabiting and dwelling > inhabited place > a building > furniture and fittings > bed > types of bed > [adjective]
softOE
high post1809
four-posta1818
unslept1864
queen-size1959
orthopaedic1976
1906 Post-Standard (Syracuse, N.Y.) 10 Mar. 20/2 (advt.) 50 boxes ‘Queen’ size, cloth finish paper and envelopes, in cream wove.
1931 Edwardsville (Illinois) Intelligencer 13 Mar. 10/2 (advt.) Hav-a-Tampa Cigars..Queen Size..10c straight.
1959 Punch 28 Oct. 371/1 A motel in Los Angeles advertises Queen-size beds.
1990 Good Housek. (U.K. ed.) May 155/2 I saw them..pawing through the queen-size housecoats in JC Penney.
2007 XXL Worldwide May 72/2 The space is dominated by a queen-size bed with a matching comforter.
B. n.
A size which is larger than standard, but (in a graded series) the next size down from king-size. Also: an item or product, esp. a bed or bedding, in this size.In quot. 1934 with reference to mattresses.
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the world > space > extension in space > measurable spatial extent > largeness > [noun] > larger than normal size
outsize1845
king-size1920
queen-size1934
outsizeness1937
1934 Printers' Ink 20 Sept. 26/1 The sale on the Queen size showed a decided increase almost immediately.
1952 Work Boat Oct. 24/2 This time there was no waiting throng of people to pour aboard and marvel at her luxurious fittings, ultra modern equipment and her queen-size.
1974 Oregon Hist. Q. 75 339 They [sc. cottages] were painted gray with light blue trim and came in two sizes—viz., ‘regular’ and ‘queen’ size.
1990 Countryside Winter 131 (caption) Ticking-stripe cotton duvet cover from Ralph Lauren Home Collection, $425 in queen-size.
2005 E. Morrison Last Bk. you Read 75 Better to put them [sc. the guests] in the studio than have them in the house. Two minutes to assemble, then it's a comfy queen-size.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2017; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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adj.n.1906