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

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Leave this warehouse-sized structure for the light of day, and nearby are firepits, horseshoes, Bocce, tennis and pickleball courts, and even a soccer field. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026 Both understand the power of bite-sized content, with TMZ pioneering the short-form blog post to break news, and influencers using their own authentic voice to gain audience trust. Angelica Kalika, The Conversation, 2 June 2026 Wind gusts of up to 60 mph and quarter-sized hail (1 inch) are probable. Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026 Its layout features open-air terraces, an Olympic-sized 25-meter pool, and unique natural features like dual private waterfalls, which supplied Love Island USA producers with a range of filming settings, from lively parties to awkward dates (like Korey and Elly's). Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for sized

Word History

First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 3 Jun. 2026.

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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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