sized

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adjective

ˈsīzd How to pronounce sized (audio)
ˌsīzd
1
: having a specified size or bulk
—usually used in combination
a small-sized house
2
: arranged or adjusted according to size

sized

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past tense and past participle of size entry 2, size entry 5

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Bonnell says the 805 RX was designed around adult-sized ergonomics, with adjustable footpeg and handlebar positions. — New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026 Some models, like those with trundles or futon-style daybeds, can fold out to a full- or even queen-sized bed. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026 And this isn’t Wilson capitalizing on the poem’s current Matt Damon-sized popularity, either. — James Folta, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026 The prestige wholesale curator, formerly part of Space NK, is launching Little Luxuries, a new store near Union Square in New York, offering mini-sized beauty products designed for everyday, travel and trial. — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sized

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First Known Use

Adjective

1582, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of sized was in 1582

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sized

adjective
ˈsīzd How to pronounce sized (audio)
ˌsīzd
1
: having a specified size
small-sized
2
: arranged or adjusted according to size
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