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outsize

American  
[out-sahyz] / ˈaʊtˌsaɪz /

noun

  1. an uncommon or irregular size, especially one larger than average.

  2. a garment of such a size.

adjective

  1. Also outsized being unusually or abnormally large, heavy, extensive, etc..

    a rack of outsize dresses; an outsize puppy; pampering an outsize ego.
outsize British  
/ ˈaʊtˌsaɪz /

adjective

  1. Also: outsized.  very large or larger than normal

    outsize tomatoes
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. something outsize, such as a garment or person

  2. (modifier) relating to or dealing in outsize clothes

    an outsize shop
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of outsize

First recorded in 1835–45; out- + size 1

Example Sentences

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Given their outsize weight in major indexes and influence on overall sentiment, shifts in these names often set the tone for equities more broadly.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

And beyond his outsize presence on the course, Woods has played a leading role reshaping the PGA Tour while it prepares to undergo significant change.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Moreover, workers may also have outsize expectations around AI’s automation capabilities, with many of the current tools still requiring workers to double check the completed work for errors.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Small stocks’ performance was also outsize following the 1929 crash and the 1973-1974 Arab Oil Embargo using a different small-cap index.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

He visualized its probable progress with agonizing clearness-that one would start slowly, drop from ledge to ledge, trundle across the neck like an outsize steam roller.

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding

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