oversize

adjective

over·​size ˌō-vər-ˈsīz 

variants or oversized

ˌō-vər-ˈsīzd 

: being of more than standard or ordinary size

oversize pillows

an oversize shirt

Synonyms

• big
• biggish
• boxcar
• bulky
• considerable
• goodly
• grand
• great
• handsome
• hefty
• hulking
• husky
• large
• largish
• outsize
• outsized
• sizable
• sizeable
• substantial
• tidy
• voluminous

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

Forget that the furnishings are a mish mash of contemporary and dated banquet decor and that an oversized TV screen dominates the quiet vibe. —Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025

This satin pair, with double oversized cargo pockets at each side and drawstring hems, makes a relaxed yet polished statement for spring. —Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025

The 36-year-old actor paired a black minidress and sheer stockings with lug-sole loafers and an oversized brown suede jacket by the Parisian brand Soeur. —Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2025

Biles opted for an oversized white Balenciaga jean jacket with black knee-high leather boots. —Catherine Santino, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1834, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for oversize

• advertise
• aggrandize
• agonize
• alibis
• alkalies
• alkalis
• amortize
• amplifies
• analyse
• analyze
• anywise
• authorize

Kids Definition

oversize

adjective

over·​size -ˈsīz 

variants or oversized

-ˈsīzd 

: being of more than normal or ordinary size

oversize pillows

an oversize shirt