oversized

[ˌəʊvəˈsaɪzd]

oversized Definition

• 1. larger than the usual size or larger than the size that is considered normal or necessary
• 2. designed to be larger than the usual size

Using oversized: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "oversized" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She wore an oversized sweater.

• Example

  The room was filled with oversized furniture.

• Example

  The company specializes in oversized printing.

oversized Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for oversized

• large
• big
• huge
• gigantic
• colossal

Antonyms for oversized

• undersized
• small
• tiny

Phrases with oversized

• oversized load

  a load that exceeds the standard or ordinary legal size and/or weight limits for a specified portion of road, highway or other transport infrastructure

  Example

  The truck was carrying an oversized load that required a special permit.

• oversized vehicle

  a vehicle that exceeds the standard or ordinary legal size and/or weight limits for a specified portion of road, highway or other transport infrastructure

  Example

  The oversized vehicle caused a traffic jam on the narrow street.

• oversized package

  a package that exceeds the standard or ordinary legal size and/or weight limits for a specified portion of transport infrastructure

  Example

  The post office charges extra fees for oversized packages.

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Summary: oversized in Brief

The term 'oversized' [ˌəʊvəˈsaɪzd] refers to something that is larger than the usual or normal size, often designed to be so. It can describe clothing, furniture, or printing, as in 'She wore an oversized sweater.' 'Oversized' also extends into phrases like 'oversized load,' referring to loads that exceed legal size limits, and 'oversized package,' referring to packages that exceed standard size limits.