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
The black-and-white dress featured an oversize pattern and thin straps.
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Michael Nied, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
In the second, the creature—played by Jacob Elordi, made up to look like an oversize god made of veined, moving marble—tells his part of the story.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 30 Aug. 2025
Edelstein said the 2019 script has been streamlined for the Globe production, which won’t feature the play’s traditional elements like Cyrano’s giant nose or the soldiers’ oversize boots.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
In the opening scene, Jay is on set, wrapping up his latest movie, filming a death scene — the character has been gut-shot, but his loyal dog is there, and so, in the distance, is an oversize neon Pepsi-Cola sign.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025
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Michael Nied, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
In the second, the creature—played by Jacob Elordi, made up to look like an oversize god made of veined, moving marble—tells his part of the story.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 30 Aug. 2025
Edelstein said the 2019 script has been streamlined for the Globe production, which won’t feature the play’s traditional elements like Cyrano’s giant nose or the soldiers’ oversize boots.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
In the opening scene, Jay is on set, wrapping up his latest movie, filming a death scene — the character has been gut-shot, but his loyal dog is there, and so, in the distance, is an oversize neon Pepsi-Cola sign.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 28 Aug. 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 9 Sep. 2025.
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