oversize
adjective
over·size
ˌō-vər-ˈsīz 
variants
or oversized
: being of more than standard or ordinary size
oversize pillows
an oversize shirt
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
Recent Examples on the Web
Think convertible anoraks, packable neoprene ballet flats, oversize scrunchies that double as mini purses!
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Romany Williams, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2025
Available online as of today, Kani’s capsule with Culture Creators includes sheepskin leather jackets, oversize hoodies, wool-cotton blend beanies and other items.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025
The deep red dress with its sheer bodice, floral appliqués and silky skirt looked as stylish as ever as the actress paired it with a pair of oversize earrings.
—Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
On his desk are a dry-erase computer pad, an oversize monitor, a magnifying glass and square, black-rimmed spectacles.
—Sarah Bahr, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
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Romany Williams, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2025
Available online as of today, Kani’s capsule with Culture Creators includes sheepskin leather jackets, oversize hoodies, wool-cotton blend beanies and other items.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025
The deep red dress with its sheer bodice, floral appliqués and silky skirt looked as stylish as ever as the actress paired it with a pair of oversize earrings.
—Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
On his desk are a dry-erase computer pad, an oversize monitor, a magnifying glass and square, black-rimmed spectacles.
—Sarah Bahr, New York Times, 26 Feb. 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 11 Mar. 2025.
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