outsize

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noun

out·​size ˈau̇t-ˌsīz 

: an unusual size

especially : a size larger than the standard

Nightgowns are generally made in three sizes—small, medium and outsize.

—Amy K. Smith

outsize

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adjective

out·​size ˈau̇t-ˌsīz 

variants or less commonly outsized

ˈau̇t-ˌsīzd 

1

: unusually large or heavy

Physically he is outsize, standing six feet three and weighing 225 pounds …

—Neil M. Clark

2

: exaggerated or extravagant in size or degree

… they loved Mayweather for his outsize persona and the reminder it carries of the sport's past glories.

—Carlo Rotella

He was wearing a huge fur hat, a purple jacket with outsize shoulders, and two pairs of spectacles, in tiers, emphasizing the narrow length of his face.

—Anthony Haden-Guest

Synonyms of outsize

Adjective

• large
• sizable
• considerable
• substantial
• oversize
• big
• huge
• great

Examples of outsize in a Sentence

Adjective

an outsize cat who weighs 25 pounds

she likes to make dramatic appearances wearing her trademark outsize sunglasses

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The Tyson Group argues the issue could carry particular political weight given the outsize role older voters play in elections. — Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 13 Aug. 2026

Dee Winters recorded three tackles, including one for a loss on an outsize zone run. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Aug. 2026

Wider spread fears of an unsustainable AI expansion Slok isn’t the first economist to sound the alarm on AI’s outsize reliance on investments. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026

If the uncharted territory in Wetzel’s home life mellows out his music, he and Simon both want The Night Champion to bring out Wetzel’s outsize personality and melodies one more time. — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1845, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1812, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for outsize

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

Kids Definition

outsize

1 of 2 noun

out·​size ˈau̇t-ˌsīz 

: a size different and especially larger than the standard

outsize

2 of 2 adjective

variants also outsized

-ˌsīzd 

: unusually large or heavy