sizing

noun

siz·​ing ˈsī-ziŋ How to pronounce sizing (audio)

Examples of sizing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Thanks to advances in the category—stronger adhesive, sleeker designs, more varied sizing—fake nails have never looked better and lasted longer. Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025 Between inconsistent sizing and trying to keep up with what the cool humans are actually wearing these days, finding a pair of the perfect jeans feels near-impossible. Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 16 Sep. 2025 However, the current crop of general-purpose humanoids tends to target moderate loads, similar to an average person, because higher payloads complicate balance and actuator sizing. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025 Despite millennials’ push for greater diversity on the runway and more inclusive sizing in denim collections, there’s a growing shift back toward campaigns that idealize ultra-thin bodies and pale skin. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sizing

Word History

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sizing was in 1825

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Sizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sizing. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

sizing

noun
siz·​ing
ˈsī-ziŋ

More from Merriam-Webster on sizing

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!