oversize

over·size | \ ˌō-vər-ˈsīz

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variants: or oversized \ ˌō-vər-ˈsīzd

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Definition of oversize

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

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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 There was method in the madness: Holding the display together were lean, and often buckled waists, oversize proportions and unexpected plays of depth through layering. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Quirks and provocations define Paris Fashion Week shows," 25 Sep. 2019 There was method in the madness: Holding the display together were lean, and often buckled waists, oversize proportions and unexpected plays of depth through layering. — Washington Post, "Quirks and provocations define Paris Fashion Week shows," 25 Sep. 2019 At a recent Fenty Beauty event in South Korea the singer wore an oversize white summer suit with a lacy bodysuit. — Abby Gardner, Glamour, "Rihanna Paired a Straight-Off-the-Runway Jacquemus Suit with a $33 Savage x Fenty Bodysuit," 19 Sep. 2019 The oversize look that catapulted the cult streetwear brand Vetements to fashion fame? — Bronwyn Cosgrave, The Hollywood Reporter, "New Martin Margiela Documentary Chronicles Fashion's Most Elusive Designer," 15 Nov. 2019 My favorite feature, though, is the oversize wheels, a trademark of Eagle Creek roller bags. — Bryan Rogala, Outside Online, "Why I've Used an Eagle Creek Suitcase for 12 Years," 6 Nov. 2019 Grounds of the estate include a pool, an oversize four-car garage and a guest casita with a private entrance. — Ebony Day, azcentral, "Scottsdale mansion in DC Ranch with oversize 4-car garage sells for $3.34M," 4 Nov. 2019 There is also a large flocked Christmas tree done in oversize gold and white ornaments, ornaments in a large holiday bowl and dining room chairs wrapped with holiday ribbons. — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Elaborately decorated Christmas Fantasy House is a festive way to raise funds for children with cancer," 31 Oct. 2019 Ages 4+ Build your own triceratops (or have freestyle fun) with this 67-piece set of oversize Plus-Plus pieces. — Nicole Saporita, Good Housekeeping, "The 2019 Good Housekeeping Best Toy Awards," 18 Oct. 2019

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5 Dec 2019

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“Oversize.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oversized. Accessed 12 December 2019.

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