(US) A large bed measuring 72 × 84 inches (183 × 213 cm), slightly larger than a king-sized bed.
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(US) A large bed measuring 72 × 84 inches (183 × 213 cm), slightly larger than a king-sized bed.
California king means: A large bed measuring 72 × 84 inches (183 × 213 cm), slightly larger than a king-sized bed.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
California king means: A large bed measuring 72 × 84 inches (183 × 213 cm), slightly larger than a king-sized bed.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
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California king means: A large bed measuring 72 × 84 inches (183 × 213 cm), slightly larger than a king-sized bed.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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(US) A very large bed measuring 108 × 108 inches (274 × 274 cm), considerably larger than a king-sized bed.
(UK, US) A bed designed for two adults, typically measuring 54 by 75 inches (1.35 by 1.9 meters).
(US) Of paper: in sheets measuring 8.5 × 14 inches (215.9 × 355.6 mm).
Measuring 8½ in × 14 in.
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Measuring 8½ in × 13 in.