1
: having a specified size or bulk
—usually used in combination
a small-sized house
2
: arranged or adjusted according to size
Examples of sized in a Sentence
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The storm is capable of producing 1.25-inch sized hail and damaging winds that can damage structures and homes and destroy mobile homes.
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James Hartley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2024
Aside from the thin material and protective hood, our favorite feature of this one is the ample sized vents underneath the armpits.
—Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
Her first piece of guidance is selecting an appropriately sized crate and placing it in a safe location in the home.
—Kelly Conaboy, Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2024
Generously sized, suites start at a whopping 1,410 square feet and get as big as 3,940 square feet.
—Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 20 Mar. 2024
Dessert currently features a bite sized assortment of sweets such as Limoncello Shortbread and Homemade Kit Kat Bites but may be changing to full sized, plated desserts by mid March.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2024
This rose quartz gua sha tool was perfectly sized to provide a relaxing and rejuvenating facial massage.
—Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 22 Feb. 2024
Their Iconic Geneva Dress, for instance, is shown on 11 differently sized models.
—Annie Midori Atherton, Washington Post, 31 Jan. 2024
The Club Lounge also houses a nice sized conference room – perfect for business travelers and meetings.
—Miami Staff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
James Hartley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2024
Aside from the thin material and protective hood, our favorite feature of this one is the ample sized vents underneath the armpits.
—Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
Her first piece of guidance is selecting an appropriately sized crate and placing it in a safe location in the home.
—Kelly Conaboy, Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2024
Generously sized, suites start at a whopping 1,410 square feet and get as big as 3,940 square feet.
—Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 20 Mar. 2024
Dessert currently features a bite sized assortment of sweets such as Limoncello Shortbread and Homemade Kit Kat Bites but may be changing to full sized, plated desserts by mid March.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2024
This rose quartz gua sha tool was perfectly sized to provide a relaxing and rejuvenating facial massage.
—Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 22 Feb. 2024
Their Iconic Geneva Dress, for instance, is shown on 11 differently sized models.
—Annie Midori Atherton, Washington Post, 31 Jan. 2024
The Club Lounge also houses a nice sized conference room – perfect for business travelers and meetings.
—Miami Staff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1582, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing sized
Dictionary Entries Near sized
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sized
adjective
ˈsīzd 
ˌsīzd
1
: having a specified size
small-sized
2
: arranged or adjusted according to size
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