plural noun
Measurements that show how large or small people, things, groups, or problems are.
The sizes of the boxes are easy to compare.
The two rooms have different sizes.
American English
How to pronounce sizes
noun · verbA2Very common word
SAIzihz
/ˈsaɪ.zɪz/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of size
Measurements that show how large or small people, things, groups, or problems are.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
plural noun
Numbers or letters that show how large clothing or shoes should be.
These shoes come in three sizes.
She checks the sizes on the clothing labels.
third-person singular verb
It changes or sets the dimensions of something.
The app sizes photos for online listings.
This tool sizes images to fit the screen.
Useful expressions
to quickly judge a person or situation
The interviewer sized me up in a few seconds.
Related words & forms
In sizing, the final e is dropped: size → sizing.