oversize

adjective

over·​size ˌō-vər-ˈsīz How to pronounce oversize (audio)
variants or oversized
: being of more than standard or ordinary size
oversize pillows
an oversize shirt

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
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Hathaway wore head-to-toe Michael Kors, wearing an oversize black shirt with a flowing midi skirt over her straight-leg pants. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025 The bathrooms are also large by hotel or cruise standards, with oversize rainfall showers that, like the rest of the suites, have floor-to-ceiling windows (with retractable privacy shades). Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 21 Oct. 2025 Her cropped blonde hair was slicked back, and the ensemble was accessorized with oversize diamond hoop earrings, gladiator-style heels and, of course, a pink pair of wings. Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 16 Oct. 2025 The dining and living areas are both well proportioned, and each comes with a pair of oversize windows looking out on a leafy treescape. Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 13 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for oversize

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1834, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of oversize was circa 1834

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“Oversize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oversize. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

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oversize

adjective
over·​size -ˈsīz How to pronounce oversize (audio)
variants or oversized
: being of more than normal or ordinary size
oversize pillows
an oversize shirt

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