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

The model wed music mogul Jimmy Iovine in a black vintage Givenchy Haute Couture gown and oversize sculptural couture headpiece by milliner Stephen Jones for their Valentine's Day nuptials. —Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026

The exam will have an oversize effect on the future possibilities of this small, mishmash group of students. —Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026

Try the dubious-looking but magical house dressing, and be sure to dip your salad’s oversize croutons into it for good measure. —Katie Akin, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2026

The oversize entry foyer could easily work as a home office or a dumping ground for the day’s odds and ends. —Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 6 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1834, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for oversize

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

Kids Definition

oversize

adjective

over·​size -ˈsīz 

variants or oversized

-ˈsīzd 

: being of more than normal or ordinary size

oversize pillows

an oversize shirt