Definition of size

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • size is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 13
  • size is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 13
  • size is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 13

Definition of size


  • the actual state of affairs (noun)

    Examples

    1. that's the size of the situation
    2. she hates me, that's about the size of it

    Synonyms

    1. size of it
  • any glutinous material used to fill pores in surfaces or to stiffen fabrics (noun)

    Examples

    1. size gives body to a fabric

    Synonyms

    1. sizing
  • a large magnitude (noun)

    Examples

    1. he blanched when he saw the size of the bill
    2. the only city of any size in that area
  • cover or stiffen or glaze a porous material with size or sizing (a glutinous substance) (verb)
  • make to a size; bring to a suitable size (verb)
  • sort according to size (verb)
  • the physical magnitude of something (how big it is) (noun)

    Examples

    1. a wolf is about the size of a large dog
  • the property resulting from being one of a series of graduated measurements (as of clothing) (noun)

    Examples

    1. he wears a size 13 shoe
  • (used in combination) sized (adjective)

    Examples

    1. the economy-size package
    2. average-size house

See definition of size in Merriam Webster