oversize

[oh-ver-sahyz, oh-ver-sahyz]

adjective

1. of excessive size; unusually large.

   an oversize cigar.

2. of a size larger than is necessary or required.

noun

1. something that is oversize; an oversize article or object.

2. a size larger than the proper or usual size.

oversize

adjective

1. Also: oversized. larger than the usual size

noun

1. a size larger than the usual or proper size

2. something that is oversize

Word History and Origins

Origin of oversize¹

First recorded in 1605–15; over- + size ¹

Example Sentences

The result is an oversize, floppy version of a classic bagel with lox.

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He has also handed out an oversize commemorative coin to colleagues resembling the logo of the Marvel “Punisher” character, who came to embody a general distrust of the U.S. justice system.

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For June’s “F1,” director Joseph Kosinski persuaded the company to commit to two exclusive weeks after promising his racing scenes would use the entirety of the oversize screens.

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Its drinks are sweet, customized and served in oversize plastic cups meant to go.

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Then wrap it in an oversize box for fun or slip it into a pretty card.

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