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
There was a good-sized audience stood by the stage, with the hosts inviting people to share dilemmas and embarrassing moments.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2024
So I picked “Don’t Look Back” because we had a company that was going to finance it for a good-sized budget.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2023
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
Finally, he had a good-sized hole in one end of his cocoon, and what had once been Petey slowly strained its way out with a mighty effort.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
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