adjective
noun
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a size larger than the usual or proper size
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something that is oversize
Etymology
Origin of oversize
Example Sentences
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The results are flaky rows of delicate porcelain that resemble oversize scales or ruffling coral.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
He wears a baseball cap and an oversize brown sweater, tugging on the sleeves while he ponders.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
He battled oversize cannibals, outmaneuvered a witch and lost scores of men at every turn.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
In December, she posted a TikTok showing off an oversize crew neck and pajama-like black trousers, playfully captioned “putting the casual in business casual.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
I looked at the trickle of water in its oversize bed and imagined it brimming and rushing with a full current.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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