oversize
adjective
over·size
ˌō-vər-ˈsīz 
variants
or oversized
: being of more than standard or ordinary size
oversize pillows
an oversize shirt
Synonyms of oversize
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
In the library just off the kitchen, an oversize paper lantern casts a cozy glow above the Phillips Scott chairs.
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Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2025
Bulky items of clothing like sweatshirts, hoodies, puffer jackets and oversize winter coats are not allowed.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
Momsen paired her boots with tall socks and sheer black fishnet tights and an oversize black rain coat.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 26 Nov. 2025
An oversize front door has long been a staple of luxury real estate in Greater Los Angeles, but the Erewhon door was in its own class — a door for a giant who lives at the top of a beanstalk.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 19 Nov. 2025
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Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2025
Bulky items of clothing like sweatshirts, hoodies, puffer jackets and oversize winter coats are not allowed.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
Momsen paired her boots with tall socks and sheer black fishnet tights and an oversize black rain coat.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 26 Nov. 2025
An oversize front door has long been a staple of luxury real estate in Greater Los Angeles, but the Erewhon door was in its own class — a door for a giant who lives at the top of a beanstalk.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 19 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for oversize
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“Oversize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oversize. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.
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