oversize
adjective
over·size
ˌō-vər-ˈsīz 
variants
or oversized
: being of more than standard or ordinary size
oversize pillows
an oversize shirt
Synonyms of oversize
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
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The couple has gone viral countless times for wearing outfits that seemingly clash with one another (cue the red minidress and an oversize sweatsuit trend).
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026
New York, every pair of true-blue jeans and oversize blazer and painfully gaudy luxe apartment faithfully reproduced.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 12 Feb. 2026
Ratajkowski finished off her outfit with oversize silver hoops.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
How can a small compete in a world of oversize jock beasts?
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 9 Feb. 2026
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026
New York, every pair of true-blue jeans and oversize blazer and painfully gaudy luxe apartment faithfully reproduced.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 12 Feb. 2026
Ratajkowski finished off her outfit with oversize silver hoops.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
How can a small compete in a world of oversize jock beasts?
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 9 Feb. 2026
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 18 Feb. 2026.
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