twin-size

twin-size
/twin"suyz'/, adj.
1. (of a bed) approximately 39 in. (99 cm) wide and between 75 and 76 in. (191 and 193 cm) long; single.
2. pertaining to or made for a twin-size bed: twin-size sheets. Cf. full-size, king-size, queen-size.
Also, twin-sized.
[1925-30]

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  • twin-size — /twin suyz /, adj. 1. (of a bed) approximately 39 in. (99 cm) wide and between 75 and 76 in. (191 and 193 cm) long; single. 2. pertaining to or made for a twin size bed: twin size sheets. Cf. full size, king size, queen size. Also, twin sized.… …   Useful english dictionary

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  • twin-size — adjective Etymology: twin bed Date: 1926 having dimensions of 39 by 75 inches (about 1.0 by 1.9 meters) used of a bed; compare full size, king size, queen size …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • twin-size — adjective Being the size of a twin bed …   Wiktionary

  • twin size mattress — double mattress …   English contemporary dictionary

  • twin bed — twin′ bed′ n. fur a twin size bed, esp. one of a matching pair in a bedroom; single bed • Etymology: 1915–20, amer …   From formal English to slang

  • twin — гостиничный номер с двумя односпальными кроватями twin beds две односпальные кровати twin size односпальный, узкий …   English-Russian travelling dictionary

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  • twin bed — a twin size bed, esp. one of a matching pair in a bedroom; single bed. [1915 20, Amer.] * * * …   Universalium

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