life-size

adjective

ˈlīf-ˈsīz How to pronounce life-size (audio)
variants or life-sized
ˈlīf-ˈsīzd How to pronounce life-size (audio)
: of natural size : of the size of the original
a life-size statue

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The life-size cows in multiple state pavilions? — Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 27 June 2026 In central London's Waterloo Place, a life-size statue that emerged overnight in late April has been creating a stir. — Vincent Ni, NPR, 1 July 2026 In June 2025 a life-size Labubu figurine sold at a Labubu art auction in China for $170,000. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 June 2026 The state’s pavilion features a life-size milkable cow, an interactive river rafting prop and a Marilyn Monroe inspired potato sack display. — Chadd Cripe. Produced With Ai Assistance, Idaho Statesman, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for life-size

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First Known Use

1813, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of life-size was in 1813

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life-size

adjective
ˈlīf-ˈsīz
variants or life-sized
-ˈsīzd
: of natural size : having the same size as the original
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