outsize

[out-sahyz]

noun

1. an uncommon or irregular size, especially one larger than average.

2. a garment of such a size.

adjective

1. Also outsized being unusually or abnormally large, heavy, extensive, etc..

   a rack of outsize dresses; an outsize puppy; pampering an outsize ego.

outsize

/ ˈaʊtˌsaɪz /

adjective

1. Also: outsized. very large or larger than normal

   outsize tomatoes

noun

1. something outsize, such as a garment or person

2. (modifier) relating to or dealing in outsize clothes

   an outsize shop

Word History and Origins

Origin of outsize¹

First recorded in 1835–45; out- + size ¹

Example Sentences

Because when there is a blackout, clarity — sector insight, balance-sheet superiority, differentiated themes — can hold outsize advantage.

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In response to such outsize losses, Newsom signed Assembly Bill 226, which will enable the California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank to issue bonds on behalf of the plan to pay for catastrophic claims.

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Headlines about a possible AI bubble have begun to appear in response to reports of AI generating zero returns, and fears that companies will have to starting issuing debt to support outsize capital spending.

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The outsize profits of the card industry indicate similar market dynamics, which is why they’ve been capped in other countries.

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Underscoring the political debate—and posturing—is an awareness of the outsize role that air-travel problems played in bringing about the end of the last government shutdown in 2019.

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