sizable

adjective

siz·​able ˈsī-zə-bəl How to pronounce sizable (audio)
variants or sizeable
: fairly large : considerable
a sizable donation
sizableness noun
sizably adverb

Examples of sizable in a Sentence

a sizable portion of the population He won by a sizable margin.
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
The audio-streaming platform has amassed a sizable free cash flow due to its strong revenue growth, a figure that has been boosted by the company's swelling active user base in recent financial quarters. Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025 For current homeowners considering a new home, the upside is that with metro home prices increasing year-over-year, there’s a potential for a good return on equity and, therefore, a sizable down payment. Jason Peters, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025 There is a sizable gap between him and Gehrig for third place. Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025 Kirk’s death reflects a sizable increase in threats against officeholders and politicians at the local and federal level. Arie Perliger, The Conversation, 11 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sizable

Word History

First Known Use

1613, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sizable was in 1613

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Sizable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sizable. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

sizable

adjective
siz·​able
variants or sizeable
: fairly large : considerable
sizably adverb

More from Merriam-Webster on sizable

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!