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
Loewe’s latest collaboration with the British textile artist John Allen, in the form of oversize plush carpets made in Spain, continues to transport visitors to the English countryside and adds warmth to the expansive retail space.
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Denni Hu, WWD, 19 Feb. 2025
The red continued all the way to her toes, with her perfectly matching red pointed-toe pumps, her marquise diamond engagement ring, an oversize gold statement ring and gold cuff earrings.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
Throughout her home are other colorful, oversize objects, including a table shaped like a giant spool of thread, a large multicolored wristwatch and 10 other food stools, including a wedge of cheese.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2025
Ozuna After making a surprise appearance as a guest at Chavarria’s 2024 New York Fashion Week Show, the singer upped his game this year and walked the runway wearing an oversize plaid button-down and a white cowboy hat.
—Cat Cardenas, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2025
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Denni Hu, WWD, 19 Feb. 2025
The red continued all the way to her toes, with her perfectly matching red pointed-toe pumps, her marquise diamond engagement ring, an oversize gold statement ring and gold cuff earrings.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
Throughout her home are other colorful, oversize objects, including a table shaped like a giant spool of thread, a large multicolored wristwatch and 10 other food stools, including a wedge of cheese.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2025
Ozuna After making a surprise appearance as a guest at Chavarria’s 2024 New York Fashion Week Show, the singer upped his game this year and walked the runway wearing an oversize plaid button-down and a white cowboy hat.
—Cat Cardenas, Los Angeles Times, 8 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 28 Feb. 2025.
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