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

Examples of sized in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Dessert currently features a bite sized assortment of sweets such as Limoncello Shortbread and Homemade Kit Kat Bites but may be changing to full sized, plated desserts by mid March. Laurie Werner, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2024 This rose quartz gua sha tool was perfectly sized to provide a relaxing and rejuvenating facial massage. Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 22 Feb. 2024 Their Iconic Geneva Dress, for instance, is shown on 11 differently sized models. Annie Midori Atherton, Washington Post, 31 Jan. 2024 The Club Lounge also houses a nice sized conference room – perfect for business travelers and meetings. Miami Staff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024 Le Creuset Mini Cocotte with Heart Knob $32 View On Wayfair $32 View On Nordstrom $32 Perfectly sized for baking single-serve cakes or serving ice cream sundaes, this Le Creuset mini cocotte is one of the brand’s most affordable pieces of cookware. Jessica Comstock, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2024 Warm enough to wear as a standalone piece in moderate conditions but still sized for layering, this high-pile fleece has windblocking panels across the chest and a lofted fleece for plenty of warmth without too much weight. Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2024 The market for cloud infrastructure is sized anywhere between $65.8 billion and $94 billion. Tom Wilkie, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023 Just slide any sized jar or bottle into the grooves and give it a twist. Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of sized was in 1582

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“Sized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sized. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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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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