sizing

1 of 2

noun

siz·​ing ˈsī-ziŋ How to pronounce sizing (audio)
: size entry 4

sizing

2 of 2

present participle of size entry 2, size entry 5

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Shopping for denim can be challenging, but Hand said Untuckit’s consistent sizing and fit can help alleviate some of the guesswork. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026 Luckily, Quince knows this struggle all too well and offers its 100 percent Organic Cotton Poplin Tiered Maxi Skirt in petite sizing. — Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026 Retailers are slashing their sizing in the GLP-1 era, both in physical stores and online. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026 Diaper sizing Both brands offer parallel sizes based on babies’ weights from newborn (under 10 pounds) to size 6 (35+ pounds). — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sizing

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1825, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sizing was in 1825

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“Sizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sizing. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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sizing

noun
siz·​ing
ˈsī-ziŋ
: size entry 4

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