heavyset

adjective

heavy·​set ˌhe-vē-ˈset 

: stocky and compact and sometimes tending to stoutness in build

Synonyms of heavyset

• stout
• stocky
• plump
• thickset
• husky

Examples of heavyset in a Sentence

has the heavyset build of a weight lifter

Recent Examples on the Web

The possible suspect was described as a heavyset man in his early 30s, wearing all black clothing and driving a bronze Chevrolet SUV. — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 29 June 2026

The suspect was heavyset and walked with a unique gait, feet splayed apart, as seen in the surveillance video. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2026

Born into a working-class family, Golubski was a heavyset man who had considered becoming a priest before entering the police force. — Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 18 Feb. 2026

Pam was originally [written as] a heavyset girl, so all the jokes on my audition were fat jokes. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 2 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for heavyset

• alphabet
• arpanet
• bassinet
• bayonet
• biuret
• cigarette
• clarinet
• coronet
• coverlet
• dataset
• epithet
• ethernet

Kids Definition

heavyset

adjective

heavy·​set ˌhev-ē-ˈset 

: stocky

also : stout entry 1 sense 4