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good-sized

American  
[good-sahyzd] / ˈgʊdˈsaɪzd /

adjective

  1. of ample or large size; rather large for its kind.

    a good-sized pumpkin.
good-sized British  

adjective

  1. quite large

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Etymology

Origin of good-sized

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

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Of course, if they simply invested the savings of not owning a home into stocks and bonds, they could end up with a good-sized pile of assets at retirement.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 16, 2025

"I would hope within three to five years we can have good-sized stadiums of 10 to 20,000 seats in our key markets. That's our aim."

From BBC • Jul. 13, 2023

Two hundred pet shops, a dozen zoos and a good-sized rainforest all mixed together and turned up to 11 loud.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 19, 2023

We are able to provide livelihoods, which is really kind of amazing, and we have a good-sized business.

From New York Times • Nov. 28, 2022

Soon there were two good-sized rucksacks packed full and propped against the wall, each cleverly designed to strap onto a person’s back.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

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