sized

American

[sahyzd] / saɪzd /

adjective

having size as specified (often used in combination).

middle-sized.

sized British

/ saɪzd /

adjective

of a specified size

medium-sized

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Etymology

Origin of sized

First recorded in 1575–85; size ¹ + -ed ³

Example Sentences

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The share of apparel exchanges where shoppers sized down in 2025, a figure that’s risen in each of the past three full calendar years, according to a review of 38 retailers by Narvar.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Jerry isn’t on UCLA’s roster and probably won’t be sized for championship rings any time soon.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

The Saturn sized world, known as TOI-199b, contains methane in its atmosphere, according to a new study.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

Flats in Quartermile are generally more expensive to rent and buy than comparable sized properties.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Arm felt a ripple of lazy good humor from the dinner party, a surge of greed from the waiters as they sized up the clothes.

From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer

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