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 oversize dive and pilot’s watches of the 1990s and early 2000s were an anomaly, and recent years have seen a return to more sensible proportions. — Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 25 Aug. 2026 The long gallery entry to this corner one-bedroom leads into the spacious living area with four oversize north- and east-facing windows and a pair of dueling chandeliers. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 24 Aug. 2026 Everything about the deer seemed oversize, including the thick, bullish body that met a neck that looked at least 24 inches around at its smallest. — Jeff Murray, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026 Every word oozes an academic solicitation of trust, each oversize term is an invitation to boredom. — Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for oversize

Word History

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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