supersize

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verb

su·​per·​size ˈsü-pər-ˌsīz How to pronounce supersize (audio)
supersized; supersizing; supersizes

transitive verb

: to greatly increase the size of (something or someone) : to make (something or someone) supersized
food trends that are supersizing Americans
Supersize it! That's the meaty mantra for fast-food chains this summer as they keep introducing larger, fattier and more outrageous sandwiches.Rosemary Black
Americans aren't supersizing portions just at fast-food restaurants, they're doing it in their own dining rooms.Food & Fitness Advisor
… Fashion is out to supersize you. … Magnification of your top half is highly probable, and quite possibly (take a deep breath) even your bottom half.Sarah Mower

supersize

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adjective

: extremely large in size
Some experts blame ever-increasing portion sizes and the proliferation of tasty, high-calorie fast foods that make it all too easy to eat a day's worth of calories in one supersize meal.Denise Grady
Though the sun finally came out, the damage from the supersize storm will be long-lasting.Time for Kids
[Louis] Kahn was an extraordinary man, with supersize talent, who left a deeply admired and profoundly influential architectural legacy.Philip Kennicott

Examples of supersize in a Sentence

Verb “I'll have the combo meal.” “Would you like to supersize it?” we'll have to supersize our contributions to our retirement fund Adjective a supersize truck with an impressive towing capacity
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Verb
The third season’s final episode was supersized and ran for 87 minutes to satisfy viewers. Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2025 The design also did away with conventional fashion plates, so the superstructure has no structural pillars, increasing its flow and supersizing the sea views from just about anywhere on board. Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2025 If anything, our lust for fast food now seems supersized. Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 24 Apr. 2025 RuPaul’s Drag Race All-Stars is going supersized, with not only more queens than ever before, but also a lot more rules. Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for supersize

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1977, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1876, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of supersize was in 1876

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“Supersize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supersize. Accessed 19 May. 2025.

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