queen-size bed

Meaning

A queen-size bed is a standard bed size that comfortably accommodates two adults. It is larger than a double or full bed, but smaller than a king-size bed. In hotels, this is one of the most common bed options for couples or solo travelers who want extra space.

Examples

• We booked a standard room with a queen-size bed and a nice view of the city.

  We booked a standard room with a queen-size bed and a nice view of the city.

• Is it possible to upgrade our room to one with a queen-size bed instead of two twins?

  Is it possible to upgrade our room to one with a queen-size bed instead of two twins?

• The room was a bit small, but the queen-size bed was incredibly comfortable.

  The room was a bit small, but the queen-size bed was incredibly comfortable.

• For our anniversary trip, we decided to get a suite with a queen-size bed.

  For our anniversary trip, we decided to get a suite with a queen-size bed.

• Do you prefer a king-size or a queen-size bed when you travel?

  Do you prefer a king-size or a queen-size bed when you travel?

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I want to book a room with a queen bed size.

  ✓ I want to book a room with a queen-size bed.

  The term 'queen-size' acts as an adjective modifying 'bed'. We do not say 'bed size' when specifying the type of bed we want to sleep in.

• ✗ The hotel room has a comfortable queen's bed.

  ✓ The hotel room has a comfortable queen-size bed.

  Learners often add an apostrophe-s ('s) thinking the bed belongs to a queen, but the correct term is 'queen-size' or simply 'queen' as a compound modifier.

Related Expressions

Practice

• Since we are traveling as a couple, we requested a room with a ___ instead of two single beds.

  💡 A standard bed for two people, smaller than a king.

  Show answer

  queen-size bed

• The hotel website says the deluxe room comes with one ___ and a small sofa.

  💡 It fits two adults comfortably.

  Show answer

  queen-size bed