for size

phrase

: in order to see if something is the correct size

Try this shoe on for size.

Examples of for size in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Pruning Hydrangeas Choosing the right time to prune your hydrangea for size and shape keeps the shrub healthy and flowering dependably every year. — Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 9 Sep. 2026

Though the benefits of raising animals in captivity are appreciated, Wild Inside questions whether Flaco’s enclosure at the zoo met the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) standards for size. — Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 7 Aug. 2026

Huffine, a prominent advocate for size representation, will oversee the nationwide call, which previously drew over 11,000 applicants. — Virgie Tovar, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Try Mahomes’ blue-and-pink color combination on for size with these sleek streetwear sneakers. — Claire West, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026

Rhymes for for size

• advise
• applies
• apprise
• arise
• assize
• baptize
• belies
• bitwise
• capsize
• chastise
• chordwise
• clockwise