How to Use oversize in a Sentence

oversize

adjective

• Gone are the days of oversize jerseys from the stadium gift shop.
  — Sam Reed, Glamour, 9 Feb. 2024
• In Forest Glen, the Bradleys’ new house has 3½ bathrooms and sits on an oversize, 37.5-foot-wide lot.
  — Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2023
• Phil Oh Don’t think about putting anything oversize in these baguette-style bags that sit just under the arm and close to the body.
  — Irene Kim, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2023
• But a trip isn't all sugary frozen drinks and oversize fishbowls here.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 2 July 2023
• An oversize piece of art above the bed draws the eyes up to create a sense of height, while a geometric runner at the end of the bed anchors the room.
  — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2023
• All of it is oversize — meant to be piled on and rolled up — often faded, torn and patched, or dotted with tiny holes and stains.
  — Kayleen Schaefer, New York Times, 10 July 2023
• An oil painting of white rabbits rests above her head; an oversize Noguchi light hangs from the ceiling.
  — Harper's BAZAAR, 16 May 2023
• In the process, these stocks have come to account for a bigger and bigger—and now dangerously oversize—share of the S&P 500.
  — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 20 June 2023
• Fran Lebowitz wears her 501s with oversize blazers and button-ups.
  — Alison S. Cohn, Harper's BAZAAR, 7 July 2023
• The only bit that underwhelms is the oversize charge-port cover.
  — Dave Vanderwerp, Car and Driver, 3 July 2023
• This jersey comes in black and white and is perfectly oversize.
  — Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 23 Oct. 2023
• Baskets, rug, and stool: vintage Kids' Room A set of oversize pocket doors separates this space from the rest of the home.
  — Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, 23 Mar. 2023
• Ensconced in an oversize beige sweater, a dog by her side, she’s cocooned in her L.A. living room.
  — ELLE, 24 Jan. 2023
• Seating up to three people, the rounded fullness of the frame complements the deep bench seats and the oversize back pillows.
  — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2023
• The floor-length number featured an oversize floral print that was perfect for the last days of summer.
  — Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 21 Aug. 2023
• The slightly oversize fit, square pocket, and breathable cotton are just that good.
  — Halie Lesavage, harpersbazaar.com, 18 May 2023
• The hand-over-eyes design was paired with a sculptural white dress with oversize floral burst appliqués.
  — Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 25 Jan. 2024
• The Little Mermaid star donned an oversize blazer dress paired with metallic gold heels to the black carpet.
  — Zizi Strater, Peoplemag, 15 Mar. 2023
• The ever-stylish Chung, 39, paired straight-leg jeans with a vintage-looking, oversize leather jacket, white T-shirt and beige sweater.
  — Tracey Harrington McCoy, Peoplemag, 12 June 2023
• Keeping to her slouchy style, the 36-year-old wore an oversize blush pink T-shirt and black wide-leg trousers — the epitome of comfy travel style.
  — Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 10 May 2023
• There was the time a crew member peed on a hornet’s nest and sicced the hornets on the rest of the crew; the only person to escape unscathed had his oversize T-shirt to thank.
  — Sonya Bennett-Brandt, WIRED, 22 Dec. 2022
• Elle Fanning shined in archival Pierre Balmain, a cream and white strapless gown from 1960 embellished with an oversize bow at the bust.
  — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2024
• To dial in the fit, the tongue can be easily removed from the liner and all of the hardware on the boot (buckles, tooth plate, strap, oversize pivot) can come off.
  — Outside Online, 9 Dec. 2022
• Steps up to the Skylounge deck reveal another oversize deck filled with sofas and chairs.
  — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2023
• In addition to the gold zipper, the dress was embellished with an oversize buckle detail on the strap and finished with a short train.
  — Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 2 Oct. 2023
• The curvy, oversize shape and swivel base were intended to create privacy for guests of the hotel.
  — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2023
• The black steel frame features arm and leg rests along with an oversize backrest for ultimate comfort.
  — Addie Morton, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2024
• An oversize bunny lamp is perfect for nighttime, while fine art above the bed adds a playful yet scholastic touch.
  — Kate McGregor, ELLE Decor, 20 Jan. 2023
• There are six bedrooms and an office, and the main living space has double-height ceilings and oversize pocket doors.
  — E.b. Solomont, WSJ, 22 Dec. 2023
• Among her most popular designs is the fox-ear beanie, which is oversize and resembles a fox’s ears.
  — Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2023

Last Updated: 3 May 2024