sized

adjective

ˈsīzd How to pronounce sized (audio)
ˌsīzd
1
: having a specified size or bulk
—usually used in combination
a small-sized house
2
: arranged or adjusted according to size

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The storms are foreseen to bring wind gusts of up to 60 mph and quarter-sized hail (1 inch). — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026 There’s more than 30 bar stations, a bull-riding area, a Texas-sized dance floor and a stage that’s welcomed some of the biggest names in country music. — Brayden Garcia july 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026 In the Milky Way alone, roughly four billion Earth-sized planets are sitting in the habitable zones of Sun-like stars. — Chris Young july 07, New Atlas, 7 July 2026 Though romance stories have long powered the microdrama industry, a host of creatives is trying to popularize bite-sized stories in other genres — from true crime to anime to thrillers to, now, faith and family. — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sized

Word History

First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of sized was in 1582

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sized

adjective
ˈsīzd How to pronounce sized (audio)
ˌsīzd
1
: having a specified size
small-sized
2
: arranged or adjusted according to size

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