oversize

adjective

over·size | \ˌō-vər-ˈsīz

variants: or oversized \ ˌō-vər-ˈsīzd

Definition of oversize

: being of more than standard or ordinary size oversize pillows an oversize shirt

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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

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But this summer's oversize inflatable Instagram prop isn't a flamingo or a butterfly or a swan or even an ironic abstraction of a swan. — Emily Wang, Teen Vogue, "This Bright Pink Coffin Pool Float Is Peak Summer 2018," 6 July 2018 Then add oversize aviator glasses and blue eyeshadow. — Chelsea Peng, Marie Claire, "5 Incredibly Low-Effort Ways to Dress Better in 2018," 30 Nov. 2017 Then add glam accessories like oversize earrings, gold heels and a statement clutch. — Hayley Phelan, New York Times, "Wear Your Nightie Out," 11 July 2018 These beautiful oversize rooms feature approximately 480 square feet of space and offer a choice of one king or two twin beds. — Greg Tepper, Town & Country, "How to Plan a Trip to St. Petersburg," 5 Oct. 2016 Two oversize metal chandeliers, painted white, hung above the long wooden kitchen table. — Hayley Krischer, New York Times, "Leanne Ford Explores the Many Shades of White," 8 May 2018 La Residence, an 11-suite Tuscan-style villa filled with antiques, oversize chandeliers, and Persian rugs, is a great base for exploring the vineyards and historic towns of the Cape Winelands, South Africa's culinary capital. — Priscilla Eakeley, Town & Country, "10 Trips That Are Truly Fun for the Whole Family," 30 Nov. 2016 The apartment was also configured to have an open, loft-like flow with lots of light from the oversize windows and skylights and ready access to the six irrigated and landscaped terraces. — Vivian Marino, New York Times, "A SoHo Triplex on the Market for $65 Million," 14 June 2018 With these two oversize personalities topping the bill, the Kim and Trump show could be, well, huge. — Eric Talmadge, Fox News, "Analysis: Tactics Kim may use in US-North Korea summit," 10 June 2018

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