good-sized
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of good-sized
First recorded in 1830–40
Example Sentences
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It all began through the first decades of the 20th century, when good-sized pieces of land in southeast LA County could be had for not much money, and there was water for agriculture — Artesia was named for its artesian wells — and specifically crops to feed the cows.
From Los Angeles Times
I was just about flying through the air, on my way to a not-too-friendly meeting with the ground and some good-sized, sharp-edged stones.
From Literature
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Of course, if they simply invested the savings of not owning a home into stocks and bonds, they could end up with a good-sized pile of assets at retirement.
From MarketWatch
Soon there were two good-sized rucksacks packed full and propped against the wall, each cleverly designed to strap onto a person’s back.
From Literature
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Wilder Fernández has caught four good-sized fish in the murky waters of a small bay north of Lake Maracaibo.
From BBC
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