good-sized
[goo d-sahyzd]
- of ample or large size; rather large for its kind: a good-sized pumpkin.
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Origin of good-sized
First recorded in 1830–40
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Contemporary Examples
It was almost as large as the front room, with a stove, a refrigerator, a good-sized table and, in one corner, another double bed.
It is a good-sized quarter pounder of pearly meat spiced and rolled in Japanese breadcrumbs, then pan-fried to a crisp.
Historical Examples
Let the leatherist guard his premises with a good-sized Black—and tan.
Barzilla was part owner of a good-sized summer hotel at Wellmouth Neck.
The Depot MasterJoseph C. Lincoln
Anyhow, we had a good-sized congregation under us in less than no time.
The Depot MasterJoseph C. Lincoln
Wrayton was the county-seat, a good-sized town five miles from Mayberry.
Kent Knowles: QuahaugJoseph C. Lincoln
They had a spyglass, and a good-sized dory was ready for launching.
Keziah CoffinJoseph C. Lincoln
good-sized
- quite large
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