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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Here, black tights, clogs, and a slip dress take a backseat to a deliciously oversize, ripe red coat.
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Julia Guerra, InStyle, 31 Dec. 2025
Expect leather benches, custom drapery, rattan rocking chairs, and oversize armoires that discreetly conceal the tile-and-marble bathrooms with soaking tubs and bamboo shades.
—AFAR Media, 30 Dec. 2025
These oversize sectionals allow everyone to sit with plenty of room to spare.
—Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
Goldie Hawn rotated cropped puffers and oversize white fur, and Kyle Richards favored camouflage with her more traditional winter wear.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 29 Dec. 2025
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Julia Guerra, InStyle, 31 Dec. 2025
Expect leather benches, custom drapery, rattan rocking chairs, and oversize armoires that discreetly conceal the tile-and-marble bathrooms with soaking tubs and bamboo shades.
—AFAR Media, 30 Dec. 2025
These oversize sectionals allow everyone to sit with plenty of room to spare.
—Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
Goldie Hawn rotated cropped puffers and oversize white fur, and Kyle Richards favored camouflage with her more traditional winter wear.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 29 Dec. 2025
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 4 Jan. 2026.
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