oversize

American  

[oh-ver-sahyz, oh-ver-sahyz] / ˈoʊ vərˈsaɪz, ˈoʊ vərˌsaɪz /

adjective

1. of excessive size; unusually large.

   an oversize cigar.

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

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noun

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

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

oversize British  

adjective

1. Also: oversized.  larger than the usual size

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noun

1. a size larger than the usual or proper size

2. something that is oversize

Etymology

Origin of oversize

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

Example Sentences

The oversize blazers conjured up armor for the streets, as in, we’re outside taking care of business.

From Los Angeles Times

We’re still bargaining for gold hoops and oversize blazers at Santee Alley, getting dressed up for each other at the Venezuelan coffee shop on Melrose, and dreaming through the colors of Chinatown.

From Los Angeles Times

Crowds swarmed a revitalized downtown’s “MoonPie Over Mobile” celebration, in which an oversize replica of the famous Southern snack descended from the RSA’s building.

From The Wall Street Journal

Wearing a pink dress and an oversize pink cardigan, Kaley G.M. told the jury that she started watching YouTube videos at age 6 and made an Instagram account at age 9.

From The Wall Street Journal

It involved transferring a heavy iron bolt, concealed inside an oversize Bible, from Casanova to his upstairs neighbor, who could then chip a hole in the wooden floor.

From The Wall Street Journal

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