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

• big
• biggish
• boxcar
• bulky
• considerable
• goodly
• grand
• great
• handsome
• hefty
• hulking
• husky
• large
• largish
• outsize
• outsized
• sizable
• sizeable
• substantial
• tidy
• voluminous

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 jacket featured an oversize safety pin as a central button, a hallmark of punk frequently favored by the stra, blending utility with edge. —Julia Teti, WWD, 2 Dec. 2024

The first floor also houses a laundry room, a half bath and a mudroom from the oversize two-car garage and workshop. —Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 1 Dec. 2024

Explore Hendersonville 13 of 18 Cary, North Carolina A testament to the city’s enthusiasm for the holidays, each year, Cary doubles its number of oversize ornaments—these decorations champion its diverse population, with nods to Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and secular celebrations. —Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024

This means the moon at the right location would be inside the oversize Earth. —Rhett Allain, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1834, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

oversize

adjective

over·​size -ˈsīz 

variants or oversized

-ˈsīzd 

: being of more than normal or ordinary size

oversize pillows

an oversize shirt