sizable

adjective

siz·​able ˈsī-zə-bəl How to pronounce sizable (audio)
variants or sizeable
: fairly large : considerable
a sizable donation
sizableness noun
sizably adverb

Examples of sizable in a Sentence

a sizable portion of the population He won by a sizable margin.
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The island spans a sizable 76 square miles, but the real star here is Avalon Bay, the island's main harbor shaped like a perfect crescent. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025 While not every passenger is onboard to party, the cruise ferry features a show lounge, bars open late into the night and a sizable duty-free store. David Nikel, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025 The sizable rooms offer a restrained elegance, with white marble bathrooms, mid-century modern furniture, and black-and-white photos of striking architecture on the walls. Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025 The beach club on Freier’s 367-foot Renaissance has everything a seafarer needs for a good time, including a dining area with a large six-seat table, multiple lounges overlooking a sizable screen, and a fancy bar with plenty of space for your crew. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sizable

Word History

First Known Use

1613, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sizable was in 1613

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“Sizable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sizable. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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sizable

adjective
siz·​able
variants or sizeable
: fairly large : considerable
sizably adverb

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