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 set features a structured, halter-neck top paired with a high-volume midi skirt, and both feature a beige/off-white base that is completely covered in a bold, oversize black polka-dot pattern. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026

Dylan is currently in Rome as part of his never-ending farewell tour, and the meeting, brokered by Vatican official Antonio Spadaro, saw the singer-songwriter sporting his signature look of an oversize hoodie. — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2026

Disneyland My favorite new item available at Disneyland is essentially a flip book, albeit one styled as a vintage ‘50s-style TV with brown casing that can house multiple oversize flip books. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026

There’s another west-facing oversize window and a pair of pretty deep closets in the large bedroom with enough leftover space for a reading nook. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 2 Nov. 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