oversize
adjective
over·size
ˌō-vər-ˈsīz 
variants
or oversized
: being of more than standard or ordinary size
oversize pillows
an oversize shirt
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
This oversize denim shacket offers a fit that's both comfortable and on-trend.
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Like Scooby-Doo, Marmaduke is a lovable but bumbling giant dog known for his goofy antics and oversize presence.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
This series of tests will consume the bulk of the appointment time, and most involve wearing a pair of oversize, noise-isolating headsets like professional musicians use.
—Christopher Null, Wired News, 19 June 2025
The circumstances also offered the young designer insight into her customer — often athletes who were attracted to her oversize streetwear simply because of fit issues, but who wanted the opportunity to experiment with more tailored looks and pieces.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 18 June 2025
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Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 20 June 2025
Like Scooby-Doo, Marmaduke is a lovable but bumbling giant dog known for his goofy antics and oversize presence.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
This series of tests will consume the bulk of the appointment time, and most involve wearing a pair of oversize, noise-isolating headsets like professional musicians use.
—Christopher Null, Wired News, 19 June 2025
The circumstances also offered the young designer insight into her customer — often athletes who were attracted to her oversize streetwear simply because of fit issues, but who wanted the opportunity to experiment with more tailored looks and pieces.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 18 June 2025
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 3 Jul. 2025.
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