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
Another quick way to elevate your ensemble is to pair it with a crop top and your favorite oversize blazer.
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Aaron Royce, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
An oversize Anta logo carries over from the upper to the midsole, the latter element of which features two distinct halves and more organic lines than its direct predecessor, the Kai 2.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 7 Jan. 2026
Biles paired the fiery, orange pants with a simple white tee layered beneath a furry oversize coat to add some glam to her sporty-chic ensemble.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Measuring roughly 55 feet long and 18 feet wide, the float featured a dense seascape of corals, fish and oversize sea stars, some spanning 4 feet in diameter.
—Gavin J. Quinton, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2026
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Aaron Royce, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
An oversize Anta logo carries over from the upper to the midsole, the latter element of which features two distinct halves and more organic lines than its direct predecessor, the Kai 2.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 7 Jan. 2026
Biles paired the fiery, orange pants with a simple white tee layered beneath a furry oversize coat to add some glam to her sporty-chic ensemble.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Measuring roughly 55 feet long and 18 feet wide, the float featured a dense seascape of corals, fish and oversize sea stars, some spanning 4 feet in diameter.
—Gavin J. Quinton, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2026
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 11 Jan. 2026.
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