good-sized

adjective

: somewhat large
They live in a good-sized house.
a good-sized crowd

Examples of good-sized in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web There’s a good-sized cargo hold behind the vehicle’s rear seat, too. Josh Max, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2024 Apple doesn’t publish any info about amplification, but the HomePod can get loud enough to power the party in a good-sized room. Brad Moon, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2024 With proper equipment – an 8-inch nonstick skillet and sturdy spatula, along with a good-sized pat of butter – an omelet comes together fairly quickly and can be filled with so many good things. Erin Alderson - Thekitchn.com, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2024 There’s a good-sized pantry as well as a small breakfast area overlooking the gardens that stretch out in front of the house. Mark David, Robb Report, 20 Jan. 2024 The Disney+ series based on author Rick Riordan’s best-selling books opened to a good-sized audience in the week before Christmas. Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Jan. 2024 Yet swings in usage can be seen as one measure of where folks with good-sized checkbooks or generous employers are moving. Jonathan Lansner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2024 Also added to the slow cooker are pepperoncini peppers, a good-sized hunk of chuck roast, and a stick of butter. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 13 Jan. 2024 Don’t be surprised if Buffett and Munger go for a good-sized chunk of cash. Matt Schifrin, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023

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

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good-sized

adjective
-ˈsīzd
: fairly large
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