good-sized
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of good-sized
First recorded in 1830–40
Example Sentences
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Of course, if they simply invested the savings of not owning a home into stocks and bonds, they could end up with a good-sized pile of assets at retirement.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 16, 2025
Wilder Fernández has caught four good-sized fish in the murky waters of a small bay north of Lake Maracaibo.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2025
“He’s a long, strong sturdy individual. ... He’s a good-sized dude and he’s got great athleticism. He can handle those edges.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2024
Even though the data only includes a portion of Seattle’s dogs, it represents a good-sized sample of our canine population.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 2, 2022
I brought some fish, mostly good-sized walleye, back to camp, I was the only one to bring in any fish, but they spun it differently.
From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson
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