big-boned

[ big-bohnd ]

adjective

1. having a bone structure that is massive in contrast with the surrounding flesh.

Word History and Origins

Origin of big-boned¹

First recorded in 1600–10

Example Sentences

These big-boned people pursued a semi-nomadic life on the steppes, tamed animals, kept domestic cattle and moved over large areas using horses and carts.

From Science Daily

“Silicon Valley” was more of a maximalist show, a big-boned farce that was both satirical and, in a sneaky way, aspirational.

From New York Times

From the outside, they looked like all types of kids: short, tall, tiny, big-boned, brown-skinned, white-skinned, brown-haired, blond-haired, dressed as dancers, dressed as athletes, wearing goggles like they were about to do a science experiment....

From Literature

People like to say we’re big-boned and meant to be linemen.

From Los Angeles Times

Their legs were long and slim, and I wondered why they weren’t cursed with the big-boned frames Juanita and I had inherited from Mamá.

From Literature