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
The oversize headwear shaded her face, shielding her dark brows over her taupe smoky eye, lightly blushed cheeks and the pop of pink on her lips.
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 15 June 2026
Also, great all-day light with the oversize south- and west-facing picture windows.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 15 June 2026
The Prince and Princess of Wales' daughter has also previously sported smaller ribbons or had her hair plaited back in braids when she's worn her hair this way, and her oversize bow at Trooping matched her white outfit.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
The apartment has exposed brick walls, 10-foot ceiling beams of old-growth pine, oak floors, oversize windows, a fireplace, and a chef’s kitchen with Thermidor appliances and thick stone counters.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 8 June 2026
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 15 June 2026
Also, great all-day light with the oversize south- and west-facing picture windows.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 15 June 2026
The Prince and Princess of Wales' daughter has also previously sported smaller ribbons or had her hair plaited back in braids when she's worn her hair this way, and her oversize bow at Trooping matched her white outfit.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
The apartment has exposed brick walls, 10-foot ceiling beams of old-growth pine, oak floors, oversize windows, a fireplace, and a chef’s kitchen with Thermidor appliances and thick stone counters.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 8 June 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 23 Jun. 2026.
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