good-sized

adjective

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

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Coming in at just a little bit above $200, this budget laptop is perfect for students and casual users, with a good-sized HD display and decent components. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 31 July 2026 Holes 5 through 8 hug a good-sized pond that abuts Wadsworth Boulevard. — Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 7 July 2026 That's a pretty good-sized 'if,' because some on Wall Street aren't convinced this deal will be approved by regulators. — Brian Sullivan, CNBC, 21 May 2026 Davis is a good-sized blocker with enough athleticism for his size. — Dan Duggan, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for good-sized

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“Good-sized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/good-sized. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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good-sized

adjective
-ˈsīzd
: fairly large
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