obese

adjective

ō-ˈbēs How to pronounce obese (audio)
Definition of obesenext
as in plump
having an excess of body fat the basset hound was so obese that its stomach touched the floor

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Recent Examples of obese Studies show that people who are dehydrated tend to have higher BMIs and are more likely to be obese compared to people who are properly hydrated. — Jillian Kubala, Health, 6 July 2026 Nearly 60% of US dogs are overweight or obese, reports the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026 The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention reports that close to 60% of American dogs are overweight or obese. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026 The Michigan parents charged with murder and torture following the death of their morbidly obese 7-year-old son will be evaluated for their competency to stand trial. — Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for obese
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obese
  1. plump
  2. fat
  3. overweight
  4. round
Adjective
  • As guests tuck in to homemade waffles topped with plump berries, the general manager talks about the history of the city’s oldest, continuously operating hotel — a landmark on the New River since 1936.
    — Tracey Teo, AJC.com, 23 July 2026
  • Canned Pumpkin Canned pumpkin is an all-season alternative to the insides of a plump winter squash.
    — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 23 July 2026
Definition of plump
Adjective
  • An 864Wh battery provides an advertised range of up to 80 miles under ideal riding conditions, while 20-by-4-inch fat tires and front and rear suspension help create a more comfortable ride over gravel and uneven roads.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 July 2026
  • The moderate-intensity group lost a small amount of lean mass alongside fat loss.
    — Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 22 July 2026
Definition of fat
Adjective
  • The healthcare information technology stock is down nearly 8% this year, yet 80% of analysts following the stock rate it a buy or overweight.
    — Assiatou Hann, CNBC, 25 July 2026
  • Firstly because Aston’s car was significantly overweight during its awful start to the season.
    — Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of overweight
Adjective
  • The potential path is long and demanding, starting with the visit of Pyunik on Wednesday evening for a first qualifying round clash that will see the winners take on either Northern Ireland’s Glentoran or Latvian side Riga.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • That set the stage for his post-round media availability, where, naturally, he was asked again about the DeChambeau ruling.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of round

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