oversize

adjective

over·​size ˌō-vər-ˈsīz How to pronounce oversize (audio)
variants or oversized
ˌō-vər-ˈsīzd How to pronounce oversize (audio)
Synonyms of oversizenext
: being of more than standard or ordinary size
oversize pillows
an oversize shirt

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Examples of oversize in a Sentence

the woman's oversize hat was blocking my view of the minister a softball is an oversize and less densely stuffed baseball
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The bedspread trim and oversize tassels are from Hai Trim & Feathers in the Garment District. — Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 17 Oct. 2026 Frosted glass walls reveal a garden of oversize, colorful leather flowers, while wood and leather, recurring materials in Polène’s stores, appear in the furnishings. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026 More uplifting were her warm scenes with Vinson, who was outfitted with an oversize head. — Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 After submerging himself, Jay gets entangled in the tentacles of a giant squid, and that’s when the whale, who feeds on squid, pulls both Jay and the squid into his oversize gaping mouth. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for oversize

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First Known Use

circa 1834, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of oversize was circa 1834

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oversize

adjective
over·​size -ˈsīz How to pronounce oversize (audio)
variants or oversized
-ˈsīzd How to pronounce oversize (audio)
: being of more than normal or ordinary size
oversize pillows
an oversize shirt
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