oversize

adjective

over·​size ˌō-vər-ˈsīz 

variants or oversized

ˌō-vər-ˈsīzd 

: being of more than standard or ordinary size

oversize pillows

an oversize shirt

Synonyms of oversize

• large
• sizable
• substantial
• considerable
• big
• handsome
• huge

Examples of oversize in a Sentence

the woman's oversize hat was blocking my view of the minister

a softball is an oversize and less densely stuffed baseball

Recent Examples on the Web

Other snaps show Collins enjoying the pool with her friends and family while wearing a white swimsuit, straw hat and oversize black sunglasses. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026

Spend the day working on your serve at your very own private tennis court and then get some R&R in the infinity pool or one of the oversize standalone bathtubs. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2026

The living area is impressively large with enough space for a proper dining setup and sofa, and the oversize windows face south for all-day glow. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 20 July 2026

Bermuda shorts lean into their coastal polish, while an oversize button-down will keep you cool during your commute. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 10 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1834, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for oversize

• advertise
• aggrandize
• alibis
• alkalies
• alkalis
• amortize
• amplifies
• analyse
• analyze
• anywise
• authorize
• butterflies

Kids Definition

oversize

adjective

over·​size -ˈsīz 

variants or oversized

-ˈsīzd 

: being of more than normal or ordinary size

oversize pillows

an oversize shirt