sized

adjective

ˈsīzd How to pronounce sized (audio)
ˌsīzd
1
: having a specified size or bulk
usually used in combination
a small-sized house
2
: arranged or adjusted according to size

Examples of sized in a Sentence

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This slender take on a Southern classic is sized just right for tight spaces and containers, growing three to four feet tall and only two feet wide. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2025 Take the generously sized central area, for example. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2025 In addition, there are two more bedrooms, also nicely sized, with good closet space and access to another bath. James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2025 Playing with others also highlights another substantial core element, which is the ludicrously sized weapons. Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sized

Word History

First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of sized was in 1582

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“Sized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sized. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.

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sized

adjective
ˈsīzd How to pronounce sized (audio)
ˌsīzd
1
: having a specified size
small-sized
2
: arranged or adjusted according to size

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