Definition of OVERSIZE

oversize

Plural: oversizes

Adjective Satellite

  • larger than normal for its kind

Adj

  • Larger than normal.
  • Excessively large.

Verb

  • To exceed in size.
  • To make larger, or too large.
  • To cover with size or gluey matter.

Noun

  • A size that is larger than standard or usual.
  • The increased size of the bore of an engine when it is rebored.

Examples

  • Playing an OVERSIZE word like ’SQUASHIEST’ can earn huge points in Scrabble.

Origin / Etymology

From over- + size.

Scrabble Score: 20

oversize: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
oversize: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
oversize: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 21

oversize: valid Words With Friends Word